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Can someone do this for me?-example-1
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Answer:

KM = 20

Explanation:

If V is the midpoint of KM, then ...

KV = VM

2.5z = 5z -10

0 = 2.5z -10 . . . . . . subtract 2.5z

0 = z - 4 . . . . . . . . . divide by 2.5

4 = z . . . . . . . . . . . . add 4

We know that V bisects KM, so KV is half the overall length. That is ...

KM = 2·KV = 2·2.5z = 5z

Using the value of z we found, ...

KM = 5·4 = 20

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