Question

C is the midpoint of A and B if AC is 9x-35 and CB is 4x+70 what is the value of x

Answer 1

Given

The midpoint of A and B is C and AC is 9x-35 and CB is 4x-70.

Explanation

Draw the diagram ,

As it is given that C is the midpoint then

AC=CB.

$\begin{gathered} 9x-35=4x+70 \\ 9x-4x=35+70 \\ 5x=105 \\ x=21 \end{gathered}$

Answer

Hence the value of x is 21.