Question 995301

"Point M is the midpoint of segment RT" so that means RM = MT and RM+MT = RT


RM+MT = RT
RM+RM = RT ... plug in RM = MT
2*RM = RT



2*RM = RT
2*x = 4x-6 ... plug in  RM=x and RT=4x-6
2x - 4x = -6
-2x = -6
x = -6/(-2)
x = 3


Answer: <font color="red">x = 3</font>