The length of XY is 24 centimeters. The midpoint of XY is M, and C is on XM so that XD is 2/3 of XM. Point D is on MY so that MD

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is 3/4 of MY. What is the length of CD?
The length of CD is centimeters

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rosijanka [135] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-05T17:38:25+03:00

Answer:

CD = 13 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

We assume you intend XC = 2/3 of XM, since XD cannot be that fraction of XM.

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Of course XM = MY = 12, since M is the midpoint of a segment 24 cm long. Then 2/3 of XM is 8 cm, and 3/4 of MY is 9 cm.

CD = CM + MD = 4 cm + 9 cm

CD = 13 cm