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  • 22-09-2020
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Find x if L is between N and M, and NL = (6x - 5), LM = (2x + 3), and NM = (3x+13)?

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Adetunmbiadekunle Adetunmbiadekunle
  • 23-09-2020

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to find the value of x

By mathematical convention;

NM = NL + LM

Now, substitute individual values

3x + 13 = (6x-5) + (2x + 3)

3x + 13 = 6x-5 + 2x + 3

3x + 13 = 8x -2

Collect like terms

8x -3x = 13 + 2

5x = 15

x = 15/5

x = 3

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