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Find the value of m and YZ if Y is between X and Z. XY =2m+1, YZ=6m, and XZ=81

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m = 10 units

YZ = 60 units

Step-by-step explanation

The question tells us to calculate the length of YZ. From the solution to the other question in the image you shared, it is evident that XZ is a straight line and Y lies in between X and Z.

If XYZ is then a straight line, it is easy to see that

XZ = XY + YZ

XZ = 81

XY = (2m + 1)

YZ = 6m

So, substituting thes values into the expression, we can obtain

XZ = XY + YZ

81 = 2m + 1 + 6m

81 = 8m + 1

We can rewrite this to have

8m + 1 = 81

Subtract 1 from both sides

8m + 1 - 1 = 81 - 1

8m = 80

Divide both sides by 8

(8m/8) = (80/8)

m = 10

But,

YZ = 6m

YZ = 6(10) = 60 units

Hope this Helps!!!

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