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what is the value of t? t =
Step1: Identify the relationship
Since the line $WY$ is a perpendicular - bisector of $VX$ (the red - dash and right - angle symbols indicate this), we can use the property of the perpendicular bisector theorem. According to the perpendicular bisector theorem, any point on the perpendicular bisector of a segment is equidistant from the endpoints of the segment. So, $WV = WX$.
Step2: Set up the equation
We are given that $WV = 3t$ and $WX=t + 6$. Setting up the equation based on the equality $WV=WX$, we get $3t=t + 6$.
Step3: Solve the equation
Subtract $t$ from both sides of the equation $3t=t + 6$.
$3t−t=t + 6−t$
$2t=6$
Divide both sides by 2: $\frac{2t}{2}=\frac{6}{2}$
$t = 3$
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