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

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Question 984695: Find the value of the variable and YZ if Y is between X and Z.
XY=11, YZ=4C,XZ=83
Answer by jmawuli(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming Y is between X and Y along a straight line,
XY+YZ=XZ
11+YZ=83
YZ =72
but YZ = 4C
4C=72
C=18