Question

If A-P-B and if AP= 2x-9, AB=32 and PB= 1.5x+6, find PB

Answer 1

AP and PB should add to AB

(2x-9)+(1.5x+6)=32
2x-9+1.5x+6=32
3.5x-3=32
3.5x=35
x=10

Plug this value of x in
1.5(10)+6
15+6
21

Final answer: 21