Question

Point V is on line segment UW. Given VW = x, UV = 3x – 1, and
UW = 5x – 5, determine the numerical length of VW.

Answer 1

Answer:

4 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Since V lies on UW,

UV + VW = UW

$3x - 1 + x = 5x - 5 \\ 5x - x - 3x = 5 - 1 \\ x = 4$

Therefore, VW = 4 units