Point G is the midpoint of PQ. PG equals 2X plus 3 and GQ equals 5X -5. what is X?

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borishaifa [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

$x=\frac{8}{3}=2\frac{2}{3}\approx{2.667}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\overline{PG}=2x+3\\\overline{GQ}=5x-5$

Since they're equidistant (equal distances), we can set them equal to one another and solve for x:

$2x+3=5x-5$

Adding 5 to both sides:

$2x+8=5x$

Subtracting 2x from both sides:

$8=3x$

Dividing both sides by 3:

$\frac{8}{3}=x$

Therefore:

$x=\frac{8}{3}=2\frac{2}{3}\approx{2.667}$

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