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M is between N and O and NM = 25, MO = 3x - 5, and NO = 5x + 2.
Find x=

User Zac Seth
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Answer:

N____M____O

NO= NM + MO

(5x+2)=25 + (3x-5)

5x+2=3x +20

5x– 3x = 20 – 2

2x= 18

x=18/2

x=9

If you want (NO , MO )this is the solution

NO= 5x+2=5(9)+2=45+2=47

MO= 3x-5=3(9)-5=27-5=22

I hope I helped you^_^

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