A line is the shortest distance between two points. The value of x from the given parameters is 3
A line is defined as the shortest distance between two points. Given the following parameters
TU = 1 - x,
UB = 4x + 17,
TB = -3x
According to the addition postulate;
TU + UB = TB
Substitute the given parameters to have:
1 - x + 4x + 17 = -3x
Collect the like terms to have:
1+3x+17 = -3x
3x+3x = -1-17
Simplify
6x = -18
Divide both sides by 6
6x/6 = -18/6
x = -18/6
x = -3
Hence the value of x from the given parameters is 3
learn more on addition postulate here: https://brainly.com/question/2134445
#SPJ1
