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