Question

If D is the midpoint of CE, CD = x+7, and CE = 5x-1, determine x.

Answer 1

If D is the midpoint on that line, shouldnt CD be half the length of the whole thing CE

Answer 2

So I can count x+7 twice basically and make it equal to 5x-1?

Answer 3

CD = 1/2 CE

x + 7 = (1/2)*(5x - 1)

solve the x value

Answer 4

yes because it says that it is the midpoint, meaning half the length of the whole line segment

Answer 5

Am I able to do 2x+14=5x-1 and solve from there?

Answer 6

yeah same idea, 2*CD = CE
2 halfs equals the whole

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Okay great I understand now, that question really tripped me up and I didn't know what to do lol. Thanks a lot man.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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