W
65
X
a-9
Find WX. Figure is not drawn to scale.

Answer:
37
Step-by-step explanation:
WX = a
XY = a-9
WY = WX + XY = 65
So we substitute values:
WY = a + a -9 OR 2a - 9
65 = 2a -9
Then we collect like terms:
2a = 65 + 9
2a = 74 (divide both sides by 2 to get a)
a = 37