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The value of x and MN if N is between M and P, MP=60, MN=6x-7, and NP=2x+3

The value of x and MN if N is between M and P, MP=60, MN=6x-7, and NP=2x+3-example-1
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MN + NP = MP
6x - 7 + 2x + 3 = 60
8x - 4 = 60
8x = 64
x = 8

MN = 6(8) - 7 = 56 - 7 = 49

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x = 8
MN = 49
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