Question

If o is in the middle of l t, where exactly is it located? If l t =16 cm, what is l o and o t

Answer 1

`LO = OT = 8cm`

Explanation:

Given

LT = 16cm

Required

Determine LO and OT

First, we have:

`LO + OT = LT`

From the question, we understand that O is the middle of LT

This implies that LO = OT

Substitute OT for LO in the above formula

`OT + OT = LT`

`2OT = LT`

Divide both sides by 2

`OT = (1)/(2)LT`

Substitute 16cm for LT

`OT = (1)/(2) * 16cm`

`OT = 8cm`

Recall that LO = OT

So;

`LO = OT = 8cm`