Answer:
So if PT=TQ and TQ=7x-9
PT=5x+3=TQ=7x-9
5x+3=7x-9
minus 5x both sides
3=2x-9
add 9 both sides
12=2x
divide 2
6=x
PT=5x+3
PT=5(6)+3
PT=30+3
PT=33
PT=QT=33
x=6
