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M is the midpoint of LN. If LM = 3x - 7, and MN = x - 3, find x

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KeianaLol25
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Answer:

x = 2.5 or 5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

If M is the midpoint it separates the line segment into 2 equal parts so....

3x - 7 = x - 3 ----> + 3 on each side ----> 3x -5 = x ---> - 3x on each side ---> -5 = -2x ----> divide by -2 on each side to get. 2.5

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