Question

If U is between T and B, find TU. TU = 6x + 16, UB = 2x – 1, TB = 55.

Answer 1

Answer:

TU = 46

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we are concerned with finding TU

Mathematically;

Since U is between T and B, by convention;

TB = TU + UB

Substituting the values so we can find x;

55 = 6x + 16 + 2x -1

55 = 6x + 2x + 16-1

55 = 8x + 15

8x = 55-15

8x = 40

x = 40/8

x = 5

But TU = 6x + 16; substitute the value of 5 for x

TU = 6(5) + 16

TU = 30 + 16

TU = 46