Question

the length of LO if M is between L and O, LM = 7x – 9, MO = 14 inches, and LO = 10x – 7.

Answer 1

LM+MO=LO

7x-9+14=10x-7

7x+5=10x-7

7x-10x+5-5=10x-10x-7-5

-3x=-12

 

-3x/-3=-12/-3

x=4

10*4-7

=40-7

=33 in.