SOLUTION: Explain how you would find the value of x if r is the midpoint of QS, Qr = 8-x, and rs=5x-10

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Question 519858: Explain how you would find the value of x if r is the midpoint of QS, Qr = 8-x, and rs=5x-10
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Explain how you would find the value of x if r is the midpoint of QS, Qr = 8-x, and rS = 5x-10
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Equation:
Qr = rS
8-x = 5x-10
6x = 2
x = 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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