Answer:
x = 25.5
Step-by-step explanation:
The mid- segment line is parallel to and half the measure of the third side, thus
x - 8 = [tex]\frac{35}{2}[/tex]
Multiply through by 2 to clear the fraction
2x - 16 = 35 ( add 16 to both sides )
2x = 51 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 25.5
