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  • 20-08-2020
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Point M is the segment bisector. what is the value of x?

Point M is the segment bisector what is the value of x class=

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jimthompson5910 jimthompson5910
  • 20-08-2020

Answer: x = 5

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Explanation:

"Bisect" means to cut in half

M is the midpoint as it cuts segment ST in half

SM and MT are the same length

SM = MT

2x+3 = 4x-7

2x-4x = -7-3

-2x = -10

x = -10/(-2)

x = 5

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If x = 5, then

SM = 2x+3 = 2(5)+3 = 10+3 = 13

MT = 4x-7 = 4(5)-7 = 20-7 = 13

Both SM and MT are the same length (13 units). This confirms the answer.

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