Answer: VW = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
The sum of VW and WX will equal VX since W is a point on the line segment:
1) (4x-7)+(3x) = 5x+1
2) like-terms: 7x-7 = 5x+1
3) 7x-7+7 = 5x+1+7
4) 7x-5x = 5x-5x+8
5) 2x/2 = 8/2
6) x = 4
Substitute x into the the equation for VW:
1) 4·4-7 = VW
2) 9 = VW
