Answer:
Distance xy is 6
Distance yz is 11
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that the full length between x and z, xz = 17
Point y is located along xz where :
yz = 3x-10
xy = 2x-8
A simple sketch to show the distance and points can be;
x----2x-8---------y------3x-10-----------z
-----------------------17-----------------------
So you can see from this sketch that;
(2x-8) +(3x-10) = 17
2x-8+3x-10=17
5x-18=17
5x=17+18
5x=35
x=35/5 = 7
x=7
Distance xy=2x-8 = 2(7)-8 = 14-8 = 6
Distance yz=3x-10 = 3(7)-10 = 21-10 =11
Its simple, graph them.
For the first equation, go on the Y-Axis (the vertical one) and go to 4. Then from there go up 1, right 6.
For the second equation go on the Y-Axis (the vertical one) and plot a point at 1 (aka 0,1) Now you go up 1, right 3.
When you see an equation like y=2x+3, the 3 represents the point (0,3) as when the x is 0, y=3. Just plug the numbers in. And as for the "2x" 2 is the slope. Slope is always rise/run or up, then right. So if its 2 your slope is 2/1, rise 2, over 1. If it "-2x" is your slope then all you have to do is go down 2, right 1.
I hope this cleared up your confusion, brainliest/heart would help.
Hey there!
Firstly, you need combine your like terms
stays the SAME 
- Combine the negative and the plus and make a negative symbol
Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!
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