Question

Point V is the midpoint of line MP.

If VP = 4x – 6, and MP = 6x + 2.

Find the length of line MP.

Answer 1

44

Explanation:

1. Since point V is the midpoint of line MP, VP is half of MP.

2. Since VP is half of MP, 2(4x-6) = 6x+2

3.
`(2(4x-6))/(2) =(6x+2)/(2)`

4. 4x-6 = 3x+1

5. x = 7

6. Substitute x with 7 on equation 6x+2. 6(7)+2

7. Answer 44.