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If LM=3x-9 and MN=x+1, find LN

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Answer:

LN=12

Explanation:

3x-9=x+1 add 9 to both sides

3x=x+10 subtract 1x on both sides

2x=10 divide by 2

x=5

3(5)=15-9=6

5+1=6

6+6=12

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