Answer:
<h2>VX = 26</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:
If W is the midpoint of VX then VW = WX. Therefore we have the equation:
2x + 5 = 4x - 3 <em>subtract 5 from both sides</em>
2x = 4x - 8 <em>subtract 4x from both sides</em>
-2x = -8 <em>divide both sides by (-2)</em>
x = 4
VX = VW + WX
VX = 2x + 5 + 4x - 3 = (2x + 4x) + (5 - 3) = 6x + 2
Put the value of x = 4 to 6x + 2:
VX = 6(4) + 2 = 24 + 2 = 26
