Question

If M is the midpoint of XY and XM=2x+5 and MY=3x-1, then what is the length of MY?

Answer 1

If M is mid point then XM = MY

2x +5 = 3x -1

2x - 3x = -1 - 5

-x = -6....so

x = 6

MY = 3(6) -1

MY = 18 -1

MY = 17