point X is between points Y and Z. The measure of of segment YZ. The measure of segment YZ is 8x

a. what is the value of x?
b. what is the length of segment yx
c. what is the length of segment yz

Question

point X is between points Y and Z. The measure of of segment YZ. The measure of segment YZ is 8x

a. what is the value of x?
b. what is the length of segment yx
c. what is the length of segment yz

anonymous · Answer

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sachintha · Answer

Total length of $yz$ = Length of $yx$ + Length of $xz$
So,
$8x =  (6x+2) + 15$
Solve this equation to get the value of $x$.

anonymous · Answer

where did you get 8X

johnweldon1993 · Answer

"point X is between points Y and Z. The measure of of segment YZ. ***********************The measure of segment YZ is 8x**********************"

anonymous · Answer

wow.......blonde moment....sorry hahahaha

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Happens :P

haha so from that, just combine like terms, and solve for 'x' :)

spid · Answer

Some math problem can be tricky but you have to think smart what the answer solve the problem

spid · Answer

Like @johnweldon1993 is correct