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Point P Is on Line Segment Overline (OQ) Given OQ=4x-10,OP=2x and PQ=x Determine the Numerical Length of Overline (OP) Answer Attempt 2

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Point P is on line segment overline (OQ) Given OQ=4x-10,OP=2x and PQ=x determine the numerical length of overline (OP) Answer Attempt 2 out of 2 OP=

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Answer

### 20

Explanation

## Step 1: Setting up the Equation### Since P is on the line segment OQ, we know that . We are given , , and . Substituting these values into the equation gives us .## Step 2: Solving for x### Combine like terms: . Subtract from both sides: . Multiply both sides by -1: .## Step 3: Finding OP### We are asked to find the length of . We know . Substitute : .