Answer:
Option (4)
Step-by-step explanation:
In the given picture,
Trapezoid PQRS has two points T and U as the midpoints of sides PS and RQ.
Segment TU joins the midpoints of the sides PS and RQ.
Mid-segment theorem states that "If a line joining midpoints of a trapezoid is parallel to the bases, length of this segment is half the sum of lengths of the bases."
Therefore, m(TU) = [tex]\frac{1}{2}(m\text{PQ}+m\text{SR})[/tex]
7x - 26 = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[(3x+23)+(9x-3)][/tex]
7x - 26 = 6x + 10
7x - 6x = 26 + 10
x = 36
m(TU) = 7x - 26
= 7(36) - 26
= 252 - 26
= 226
Therefore, Option (4) will be the answer.
