Answer to Question #154418 in Geometry for Leonard

Question #154418

pq=3x+14. qr=5x−44 Find x

Expert's answer

Assuming Q is the midpoint of line PQ and QR, we can say:

3x + 14 = 5x - 44

3x - 5x = -44 - 14

-2x = -58

x = (58/2) = 29.

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