SOLUTION: Line RQ bisects line DE at S. If DS = 10 + 3x and ES = -2 + 6x, find DE

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Question 1196524: Line RQ bisects line DE at S. If DS = 10 + 3x and ES = -2 + 6x,
find DE
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, ewatrrr:
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi  
Problem States:
Line RQ bisects line DE at S.
D_______S________E   | S is the point that bisects DE
That is:  DS = ES
If DS = 10 + 3x and ES = -2 + 6x 
 -2 + 6x =  10 + 3x
   x = 4
find DE
Substituting x = 4
DE = 22 + 22 = 
 
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