SOLUTION: If Y is the midpoint of XZ. XY = 6x + 8 and YZ = 26. Draw & solve for x.

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Question 1166839: If Y is the midpoint of XZ. XY = 6x + 8 and YZ = 26. Draw & solve for x.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(.)--------------------(.)--------------------(.)
 X                      Y                      Z
        6x+8                   26

XY and YZ are given as equal measures.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If Y is the midpoint of XZ. XY = 6x + 8 and YZ = 26. Draw & solve for x.
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XY = YZ
6x + 8 = 26
etc

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