Question

Find the value of x if Y is between X and Z. XY=4x, YZ=3x, and XZ=42
please write the procedure

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

Given:

XY = 4x

YZ = 3x

XZ = 42

Find:

Value of x

Computation:

XZ = XY + YZ

42 = 4x + 3x

42 = 7x

x = 42 / 7

x = 6