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Find the value of b and YZ if Y is between X and Z.

XY= 6b, YZ= 8b, XZ= 175
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Answer:

12.5

Explanation:

XY+YZ=XZ (you can draw a line to see it)

That means 6b+8b=175

14b=175

b=175/14=12.5

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