Let w be a point between points u and v on . if uv = 13, uw = 2y – 9, and wv = y – 5, solve for y.

The value of y is 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : W be a point between points U and V also,  UV = 13, UW = 2y – 9, and WV = y – 5

We have to solve for y.

Since,  W is a point between points U and V .

Then distance of point W from U and distance of point from V is equal to the distance of UV.

Then,   UW + WV = UV  

Substitute , the values, we get,

Then  2y – 9 +  y – 5 = 13

Solving for y , we get,

⇒ 3y - 14 = 13

⇒  3y = 13 + 14

⇒ 3y = 27

⇒  y = 9

Thus, the value of y is 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year Alex was 6-1 = 5 feet tall.

1/5 = 0.20 = 20%

The increase in height is 20%