SOLUTION: If Y is the midpoint of WZ, YZ = x + 3 and WZ = 3x-4 - determine the length of WZ

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Question 988763: If Y is the midpoint of WZ, YZ = x + 3 and WZ = 3x-4 - determine the length of WZ
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Y is the midpoint of WZ, YZ = x + 3 and WZ = 3x-4 -
determine the length of WZ
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Draw the picture::
W..........Y..........Z
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WY = YZ
WY = x+3
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WZ = 2(x+3) = 2x+6
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3x-4 = 2x+6
x = 10
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WZ = 2*10+6 = 26
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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