Math Problem Statement
Solve for $x.$
[asy] unitsize(1 cm); pair A, B, M, P; A = (-2,0); B = (2,0); M = (0,0); P = (0,4); draw(A--B); draw(A--P--B); draw(P--M); draw(rightanglemark(P,M,B,8)); add(pathticks(A--M, 1, .5, 6, 8)); add(pathticks(B--M, 1, .5, 6, 8)); label("$A$", A, W); label("$B$", B, E); label("$P$", P, N); label("$3x - 17$", (A + P)/2, NW, red); label("$x + 9$", (B + P)/2, NE, red); [/asy]
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Geometry
Isosceles Triangles
Formulas
Equation for equal distances: 3x - 17 = x + 9
Theorems
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Perpendicular Bisector Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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