# Geometry homework problem help

## Homework Statement

Point M is the midpoint of RT ( with the lin on top of RT).RM = x and RT = 4x-6. Find the value of x.

## The Attempt at a Solution

I wrote out the equation (RT=4x-6)/2=RM but I am not sure if this is the right approach.

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A little help would be greatly appreciated.

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You have an expression for the full length measure and you have an expression for half of that full length measure. You only have one variable.

What should I do though? Do I have to isolate the x? I have two variables thought RT and x.

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You know that RT= 4x-6.

You should be able to get an equation with one variable.

And since RM = x, the equation would simply be
$$\frac{4x - 6}{2} = x$$
so yes, there is just one variable.

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## Homework Statement

Point M is the midpoint of RT ( with the lin on top of RT).RM = x and RT = 4x-6. Find the value of x.

## The Attempt at a Solution

I wrote out the equation (RT=4x-6)/2=RM but I am not sure if this is the right approach.
You basically said the answer. Equality is commutative.

if x = RM then RM = x for all R,M,x

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