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  • 09-10-2020
  • Mathematics
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In the diagram shown below, Points M, N and P are collinear. If MN = 3x-9, NP = x+1 and MP= 6x-22, solve for the value of X (Answer notation: x=__)

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Adetunmbiadekunle Adetunmbiadekunle
  • 17-10-2020

Answer:

The value of x is 7

Step-by-step explanation:

M, N and P are collinear means they lie on the same line.

Mathematically;

MP = MN + NP

Thus;

6x-22 = 3x -9 + x + 1

6x-22 = 4x -8

6x -4x = -8 + 22

2x = 14

x = 14/2

x = 7

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