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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
User Benj
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Using the midline property;


2wy = vz


2(p - 21) = p - 7


2p - 42 = p - 7


2p - p = - 7 + 42


p = 35

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