Question

If Mis the midpoint of SB and SM=x + 5 and BM=4x – 1, find SB.
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Answer 1

Option (D) : SB = 14

Step-by-step explanation:

Since, M is midpoint of SB

SM = BM

x + 5 = 4x - 1

x = 2

Now,

SB = 2 * SM

SB = 2 * ( x + 5) = 2 * (2 + 5) = 14