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N is between m and p. If MN=3x, NP=x, and MP= 6x-6, find the numerical value of MN

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Answer:

3

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User Jeremy Lewis
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MN + NP = MP
3x + x = 6x - 6
4x = 6x - 6
4x - 6x = -6
-2x = - 6
x = -6/-2
x = 3

MN = 3x = 3(3) = 9 <==
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