3 points on a line Q,P,R (In order)

if QP =2x
and QR =2x+1
and PR =21
Solve for x

QP + PR = QR

2x + 21 = 2x + 1

However, this doesn't make sense, since subtracting 2x from both sides gives you 21 = 1. Do you have typos?

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reply to PSYDAG

Typos
I was told no
but I think yes

To solve for x, we can use the given information about the lengths of the line segments QP, QR, and PR.

Let's start by writing down the information we have:

QP = 2x
QR = 2x + 1
PR = 21

Since Q, P, and R are collinear (meaning they are on the same line), the sum of the lengths of QP and PR should be equal to the length of QR.

We can write this as an equation:

QP + PR = QR

Substituting the given values, we get:

2x + 21 = 2x + 1

Now, we can solve this equation to find the value of x.

Let's simplify the equation:

2x - 2x + 21 = 2x - 2x + 1
21 = 1

Uh-oh, there seems to be a mistake in the equation or given information. The equation should not result in something that is not logically possible.

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