SOLUTION: M is the midpoint of segment AB. If AM = 3x and AB = 24, find the value of x.

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Question 1091674: M is the midpoint of segment AB. If AM = 3x and AB = 24, find the value of x.
Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide 24 by 2.

Then divide the result by 3.

Then think why it is correct.