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If VZ=p–7 and WY=p–21, what is the value of p?

If VZ=p–7 and WY=p–21, what is the value of p?-example-1
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Answer:

35

Explanation:

By the triangle midsegment theorem, 2(WY)=VZ.

So, 2(p-21)=p-7, meaning p=35.

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