Points OPQ

Point P is on line segment OQ. Given OP = 6, OQ = 4x - 3, and PQ = 3x, find the numerical length of OQ.

Correct answer:

OQ =  33

Step-by-step explanation:

OP=6 OQ=4x−3 PQ=3x  OP+PQ=OQ  6+3⋅ x=4⋅ x−3  x=9  OQ=4⋅ x−3=4⋅ 9−3=33

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