SOLUTION: Find the value of c and YZ if Y is between X and Z. XY=11, YZ=4c, XZ=83

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Question 1203761: Find the value of c and YZ if Y is between X and Z.

XY=11, YZ=4c, XZ=83
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since Y is in between X & Z
seg XY + seg YZ = seg XZ ( segment addition property

XY=11, YZ=4c, XZ=83
11+4c= 83
subtract 11
4c = 83-11
4c = 72
c = 18
YZ=4c =72