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If VZ=p–7 and WY=p–21, what is the value of p?

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1 answer:

sveta [45]1 year ago

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Using the midline property;

$2wy = vz$

$2(p - 21) = p - 7$

$2p - 42 = p - 7$

$2p - p = - 7 + 42$

$p = 35$

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