SOLUTION: XY=2x+1, YZ=6x, and XZ=81 Find the value of x and YZ if Y is between X and Z.

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Question 1048260: XY=2x+1, YZ=6x, and XZ=81
Find the value of x and YZ if Y is between X and Z.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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XY=2x+1, YZ=6x, and XZ=81
Find the value of x and YZ if Y is between X and Z.
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XY + YZ = XZ
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2x+1 + 6x = 81
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8x + 1 = 81
8x = 80
x = 10
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XY = 2x+1 = 21
YZ = 6x = 60
XZ = 21 + 60 = 81
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Cheers
Stan H.
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