B = 3
3 to the second power is 9, and 4 • 9 = 36.
Given that <span>point L is between M and N on MN. Then
MN = ML + LN
31 = h - 15 + 2h - 8 = 3h - 23
3h = 31 + 23 = 54
h = 54/3 = 18
Therefore, LN = 2(18) - 8 = 36 - 8 = 28.
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The answer is root. Hope this helps!
