👤

Answer :

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

OP is twice the length of RS; therefore we can create the following equation:

4x = 2(6x-8)

4x = 12x - 16

-8x = -16

x = 2

make sure OP is twice the length of RS by plugging 2 in for 'x':

4(2) = 6(2) - 8

8 =  12 - 8

8 is twice 4 so it checks out

Go Teaching: Other Questions