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

Answer 1

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