Having point M as midpoint of segment AB, it only shows that the length of AM is equal to the length MB. Hence, AM = MB
AM = MB 2x + 5 = 5x - 22 ⇒ substitute the values 5 + 22 = 5x - 2x ⇒ combine like terms 27 = 3x ⇒ simplify and divide both sides by 3 to get the value of x x = 9 ⇒ Answer
