SOLUTION: M is the midpoint of segment LN. I'm supposed to find x and the length of each segment...I don't know how to solve this-but i already know how midpoint works. Please explain step b

Question 338018: M is the midpoint of segment LN. I'm supposed to find x and the length of each segment...I don't know how to solve this-but i already know how midpoint works. Please explain step by step!!! Thanks!
LM=(x+16)/5 MN=(x-4)/3
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If M is the midpoint, then the two line segments must be equal in measure. So set the two fractions equal to each other and solve for

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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