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If YX=3x-4 and MO=9x-20, then MO=? {Diagram not necessarily drawn to scale.} *

If YX=3x-4 and MO=9x-20, then MO=? {Diagram not necessarily drawn to scale.} *-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

I assume that XY is midsegment of a triangle, then MO = 2 XY

9x - 20 = 2( 3x - 4 )

9x - 20 = 6x - 8

3x = 12

x = 4

MO = 9(4) - 20 = 16 units

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