Question

W is the midpoint of VX. What is VX if VW=2x+5 and WX =4x-3

Answer 1

Answer:

VX = 26

Step-by-step explanation:

If W is the midpoint of VX then VW = WX. Therefore we have the equation:

2x + 5 = 4x - 3          subtract 5 from both sides

2x = 4x - 8       subtract 4x from both sides

-2x = -8        divide both sides by (-2)

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