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Can someone help me with this question

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1 answer:

Talja [164]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

from the attached diagram, we can see that

LN = MP

3x + 1 = 8x -4

8x-3x = 1 + 4

5x = 5

x = 1

hence

LN = 3x+ 1 = 3(1) + 1 = 4

NM = 4x-1 = 4(1) - 1= 3

hence by Pythagorean formula,

diagonal NP = diagonal LM = √( 3² + 4²) = √25 = 5

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