Find midpoint

FM=5y+13, MG=5-3y, FG=? M is the midpoint of FG. Use the given information to find the missing measure or value.

Correct answer:

x =  16

Step-by-step explanation:

x=∣FG∣ ∣FM∣ = ∣MG∣  5⋅ y+13=5−3⋅ y  8y=−8  y=8−8​=−1  y=−1  x=2⋅ (5⋅ y+13)=2⋅ (5⋅ (−1)+13)=16

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To calculate midpoint from the segment  coordinates, calculate the mean of its coordinates.





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