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  • 04-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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If A-P-B and if AP= 2x-9, AB=32 and PB= 1.5x+6, find PB
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(means "if P is between points A and B)

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kphung76127
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  • 04-09-2017
AP and PB should add to AB

(2x-9)+(1.5x+6)=32
2x-9+1.5x+6=32
3.5x-3=32
3.5x=35
x=10

Plug this value of x in
1.5(10)+6
15+6
21

Final answer: 21
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