Since T is the midpoint of PQ, this means that PT = TQ. Therefore, you can set the expressions for PT and TQ equal to each other and solve for x.
3x + 7 = 5x - 9
Rearrange to get 2x = 16
So x = 8
Substitute x = 8 into the equation for PT to get PT = 3(8) + 7 = 24 + 7 = 31
So PT = 31.
Question content area topPart 1Use the figure to the right to find the value of PT. T is the midpoint of PQ. PT 3x + 7 and TQ = 5x-9. PT = ?
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