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Answer:

NM =
√(70)

Explanation:

Δ NMO and Δ KML are similar ( by the AA postulate )

Then the ratios of corresponding sides are in proportion, that is


(NM)/(KM) =
(NO)/(KL) ( substitute values, noting KL = 2NM )


(KM)/(29) =
(7)/(2NM) ( cross- multiply )

2 NM² = 140 ( divide both sides by 2 )

NM² = 70 ( take the square root of both sides )

NM =
√(70)

User Conor Svensson
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Answer:

NM =
\sf √(70)

Explanation:

Let NM = y

If KL is twice the length of NM, then KL = 2y

Given:

  • KM = 20
  • NO = 7

As ΔKLN ~ ΔNOM

KL : KM = NO : NM


\sf \implies 2y : 20 = 7 : y


\sf \implies (2y)/(20)=(7)/(y)


\sf \implies 2y \cdot y=7 \cdot 20


\sf \implies 2y^2=140


\sf \implies y^2=70


\sf \implies y=√(70)

As NM = y, then NM =
\sf √(70)

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