Question

K, M, and P are collinear points with P between Kand M.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=\frac{62}{7}\approx8.86$

Step-by-step explanation:

Since P is between K and M, this means that:

$PM+PK=MK$

Substitute them for the equations:

$(3x+5)+(x+16)=(11x-41)$

Combine like terms:

$4x+21=11x-41$

Subtract 4x from both sides:

$21=7x-41$

Add 41 to both sides:

$62=7x$

Divide both sides by 7:

$x=\frac{62}{7}\approx8.86$

And we're done!