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What is the length of segment NS?  1 unit 2 units 4 units 6 units

What is the length of segment NS?  1 unit 2 units 4 units 6 units-example-1
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Answer:

(C) 4 units

Explanation:

User Hizqeel
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Answer-


\boxed{\boxed{NS=4\ units}}

Solution-

As LR = QR, so NR is a median to side LQ

NM = ML, so MQ is a median to side ML

NP = PQ, so PL is a median to side NQ

So, S is the centroid of the ΔNLQ

From the properties of centroid we know that the centroid divides each median in a ratio of 2:1

So applying this,


\Rightarrow NS=2* SR


\Rightarrow 7x-3=2* (5x-3)


\Rightarrow 7x-3=10x-6


\Rightarrow 10x-7x=6-3


\Rightarrow 3x=3


\Rightarrow x=1

Therefore,
7(1)-3=7-3=4\ units

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