D is the midpoint of CE . If CD = 5x and CE = 9x + 8, what is CD?

Answer:
The answer to your question is: CD = 5x
I don't understand the question, CD = 5x and the question is, what is CD?
Step-by-step explanation:
Data
D = midpoint of CE
CD = 5x
CE = 9x + 8
CD = ?
Process
I'll calculate DE
CE = CD + DE
9x + 8 = 5x + DE
DE = 9x + 8 -5x
DE = 4x + 8