SOLUTION: M is the midpoint of segment AC, if segment AM is x+5 and segment MC is 2x, what is the value of AM?

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Question 647512: M is the midpoint of segment AC, if segment AM is x+5 and segment MC is 2x, what is the value of AM?
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since M is the midpoint of AC, it divides AC evenly. The two resulting pieces are AM and MC.
So AM = MC.
x+5 = 2x
x = 5
AM = x+5
AM = 5+5 = 10