Point D is located on the segment CE. IF CD = 24 and DE = x and CE - 5x, what is the measure of segment CE?

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Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

If point D is located on the segment CE, then point C, D and E lies on the same line i.e they are collinear. Mathematically, CD+DE = CE

Given CD = 24 and DE = x and CE = 5x, on substituting this values in the equation we have;

[tex]24+x = 5x\\5x-x = 24\\4x = 24\\x = 24/4\\x = 6[/tex]

Since CE = 5x, CE = 5(6) = 30

The measure of segment CE is 30