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Find the length of MQ. Show work

Point M is the midpoint of PQ. PM = 4x-1 and MQ = 12x-17. Find the length of MQ

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Carol H. answered • 08/17/17

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Since a midpoint divides a segment into two congruent parts, PM=MQ

4x-1 = 12x-17

-8x = -16

x = 2

MQ = 12(2) - 17 = 24-17 = 7

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