SOLUTION: Find the value of x and YZ if Y is between X and Z. XY=12, YZ=2x, And XZ=28

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Question 647946: Find the value of x and YZ if Y is between X and Z.
XY=12, YZ=2x, And XZ=28
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you draw a diagram you'll see that the length of XY plus the length of YZ = the length of XZ which is 28. You are given the lengths of XY and YZ, so make an equation.


12+2x = 28 Subtract 12 from both sides


2x = 16 Divide both sides by 2


x = 8


If x=8 then YZ = 2x = 2*8 = 16