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I need some step to solve this please

I need some step to solve this please-example-1

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Answer:

MN = 50

Explanation:

You want the length of the base segment MN in triangle MNO, where MN is marked 41+3x and parallel midsegment PQ is marked 49-8x.

Midsegment

The midsegment is half the length of the parallel base segment. That means the base segment is double the length of the midsegment:

MN = 2·PQ

41 +3x = 2(49 -8x)

41 +3x = 98 -16x

19x = 57 . . . . . . . . add 16x-41

x = 3

MN = 41 +3x = 41 +3·3 = 50

The length of MN is 50 units.

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