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If LM=41-2x and NP=7x+5, find LM
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If LM=41-2x and NP=7x+5, find LM

If LM=41-2x and NP=7x+5, find LM-example-1
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Answer:
LM = 33 units

Step-by-step explanation:
From the drawing:
LM = NP
41 - 2x = 7x + 5
41 - 5 = 7x + 2x
36 = 9x
x = 9

This means that:
LM = 41 - 2x
LM = 41 - 2(4)
LM = 33 units

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