Question

A man (M) is standing halfway between a tree (T) and a lamppost (L). What is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer :

The value of x is 10.

Explanation :

Given that,

TM = (2x+8) m

ML = (3x-2) m

If a man (M) is standing halfway between a tree (T) and a lamppost (L).

The half distance is TM and half distance is TL.

So, Both half distance will be equal.

We need to calculate the value of x

Using given data

$TM=ML$

Put the value into the formula

$2x+8=3x-2$

$2x-3x=-8-2$

$-x=-10$

$x=10$

Hence, The value of x is 10.