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Find the length of XY if W is between X and Y, WX = 38 and WY = 16.XY =

User Emil Adz
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Answer

XY = 54 units

Step-by-step explanation

We are told that W is in between X and Y. This means that

XY = XW + WY

WX = XW = 38

WY = 16

XY = ?

We just make the necessary substitutions

XY = XW + WY

XY = 38 + 16 = 54 units

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