Rashid I.

asked • 05/12/20

I need help ine segment

Point P is on line segment OQ​. Given OP=x−3, PQ=1, and OQ=3x−10, determine the numerical length of OP.

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Christopher J. answered • 05/12/20

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Rashid:


Remember that the whole is equal to the sum of its parts.


In this case, OP = OQ + QP


remember QP = PQ we are interested only in the distances


OP = OQ + PQ


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Rashid I.

is the answer 26
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Christopher J.

Sorry we use OQ=OP+PQ solve 3x-10=x-3+1 2x=8 x=4 OP=4-3=1
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Christopher J.

Hope this helps!
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