Given that Segment P is perpendicular to Segment Q, and that Segment P evenly divides Segment Q, what is the value of x if the two halves of Segment Q are denoted by 5x – 4 and 3x + 8.
Select one:
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8

Question

Given that Segment P is perpendicular to Segment Q, and that Segment P evenly divides Segment Q, what is the value of x if the two halves of Segment Q are denoted by 5x – 4 and 3x + 8.
Select one:
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8

anonymous · Answer

i think its 6

mathstudent55 · Answer

From the given info, you can write the following equation
5x - 4 = 3x + 8
Now you need to solve the equation for x.