Question

HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM PLS PLS

Answer 1

MP = 29

mp = mn + np

17 + 3y = 5y + 9

2y = 8

y= 4, NP = 3(4) = 12

so, MP = mn + np.... 12 + 17

MP = 29

Answer 2

Here,

MP=MN+NP=17+3y

or, 5y+9=17+3y

Now do equation and find the value of y.