Let point C be between V and W on 2004-01-01-02-00_files/i0350000.jpg. Given that VW = 61, VC = z + 13, and CW = z + 8, solve for 2004-01-01-02-00_files/i0350001.jpg.

A.
18
B.
19
C.
20
D.
21

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Question

Let point C be between V and W on 2004-01-01-02-00_files/i0350000.jpg. Given that VW = 61, VC = z + 13, and CW = z + 8, solve for 2004-01-01-02-00_files/i0350001.jpg.

A.
18
B.
19
C.
20
D.
21

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Narad · Answer

$$VW=61$$
$$VW=VC+CW$$
So,
$$z+13+z+8=61$$
$$2z=61-21=40$$
$$z=20$$
The answer is option C