Ray NP is an angle bisector of ZMNO and mZPNQ = 2x + 1. Find x ifm MNQ = 42.

MattRowbum asked May 2, 2023

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MattRowbum asked May 2, 2023

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MNQ = MNP + PNQ

Substitution

42 = 2[2x + 1]

Simplifying

42 = 4x + 2

42 - 2 = 4x

40 = 4x

x = 40/4

x = 10

Almulo answered May 9, 2023

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