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XY = 4x, YZ = 3x, and XZ = 42

User Shyam K
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Answer:

x=6

XY=24 units

YZ=18 units

Explanation:

we have that

Y is between X and Z


XZ=XY+YZ

substitute the given values and solve for x


42=4x+3x\\42=7x\\x=6

therefore


XY=4x=4(6)=24\ units\\YZ=3x=3(6)=18\ units

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