Question

2) If U is between T and B, find the value of x and the lengths of the segments Label the line show all work
to answer the questions. (4 points)
T
U
B
TU = 2x, UB = 3x, TB = 20
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Number 2

Answer 1

You want to use the segment addition postulate to help you solve this. That would be TU+UB=TB.

TU = 2x
UB = 3x
TB = 20

2x+3x=20

Solve that equation, you should get:

5x=20

Then divide by 5 on each side to get x.

x = 4

Then you want to plug x into each equation!

TU = 2x, so 2 • 4 = 8.

TU = 8

UB = 3x, so 3 • 4 is 12.

UB = 12