Ask a Math Geek: Geometry of a Line

September 10, 2011

Geometry of a Line

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In the diagram, points, V, W, X, Y, and Z are collinear, VZ= 52, XZ= 20, and WX= XY = YZ. Find the indicated length: WX

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Sareh9/11/11, 11:02 PM
I see what to do! Thank you very much! :D
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