Question

Let W be a point between points U and V on If UV = 13, UW = 2y – 9, and WV = y – 5, solve for y. A. 9 B. 11 C. 13 D. 27

Answer 1

U_____________W________________V
UV=13
UW=2y-9
WV=y-5

UV=UW+WV
UV=(2y-9)+(y-5)=2y-9+y-5=3y-14

13=3y-14
27=3y
y=27/3=9

Solution is A, y=9