Question

Midpoint of a Line:
M is the midpoint of line FG.
FM=3x-4, MG=5x-26, FG=?

Answer 1

i would start by drawing a picture.

Answer 2

and we also know that
FM+MG=FG

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

so from FM=MG we can plug in the expressions for FM and MG and then solve for x.

Answer 5

ok i'll try it. gimme s sec.

Answer 6

k

Answer 7

i got to 22=8x i can divide that.

Answer 8

the left side of your equation 22=8x is correct but double check the algebra that you did to get the 8x

Answer 9

would it be -2x?

Answer 10

i get 22=2x

Answer 11

ok so it would be x=11?

Answer 12

yes

Answer 13

then you need to solve for FM and MG since
FM+MG=FG

Answer 14

wait how did you get the 2x?

Answer 15

\[3x-4=5x-26\]
add 26 to both sides
\[3x+22=5x\]
subtract 3x from both sides
\[22=2x\]

Answer 16

OOOOOOH OK!!! i feel retarded...

Answer 17

have fun