Problema Solution

given m to be the midpoint of pq with pm = 1/2 x + 5 and pq = 26, find x.

Answer provided by our tutors

pq = 26

pm = 1/2 pq (m is midpoint of pq)

now pm= 1/2x+5 = 1/2 * 26

or x = 2*(13-5) = 16