SOLUTION: In parallelogram LMNO, MP = 21 m, LP = (y + 3) m, NP = (3y – 1) m, and OP = (2x – 1) m. What are the values of x and y

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Question 1033179: In parallelogram LMNO, MP = 21 m, LP = (y + 3) m, NP = (3y – 1) m, and
OP = (2x – 1) m.
What are the values of x and y
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Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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In a parallelogram, opposite sides are congruent and have the same length.

Based on it, make equations for x and y and solve them.

The equations are VERY simple.


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