Suppose Q is the midpoint of segment PR. PQ = 2x + 1 and QR = 5x - 44. Find PQ.
Given that Q is the midpoint of PR means,
PQ = QR
But, PQ = 2x + 1 and QR = 5x - 44
Hence we can say that,
2x + 1 = 5x - 44
3x = 45
x = 15
Thus PQ = 2*(15) + 1 = 31
PQ = 31