SOLUTION: Find the value of the variable and LM if L is between N and M NL = 6x-5, LM = 2x +3, and NM = 30

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Question 316366: Find the value of the variable and LM if L is between N and M
NL = 6x-5, LM = 2x +3, and NM = 30

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: NL+LM=MN (draw out a picture if you can't see this). This means that (6x-5)+(2x+3)=30
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