SOLUTION: Find the value of the variable and LN if M is between L and N. LM = 5a, MN = 3a, LM = 40

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Question 1184701: Find the value of the variable and LN if M is between L and N.
LM = 5a, MN = 3a, LM = 40

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52886)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Yes, I really misread . . .

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Answer by greenestamps(13209)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The other tutor misread the given information....

LM=5a=40, so a=40/5=8

LN=LM+MN=5a+3a=8a=8(8)=64

ANSWERS: a=8; LN=64


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