Find the value of z and PQ in the image below
Solution
We know that PQ
Let's set up the equation.
S
R
x+2
2x-1
Figure 11. Triangle PQR bisected by line SQ
QP
by the Perpendicular Bisector Theorem.
Now, solve for z
z=3
"We know that PQz+2, so can substitute in our 2-value to solve for PQ
PQ=5
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