MN+NP=MP
17+3y = 5y+9
Now just find y, and then you'll have MP.
N is between points M and P.
MN = 17
NP = 3y
MP = 5y + 9
Find MP.
2 answers
MN+NP=MP
17+3y=5y+9
3y+17=5y+9
3𝑦=5𝑦-8
-2𝑦=-8
y=4
MP=4
17+3y=5y+9
3y+17=5y+9
3𝑦=5𝑦-8
-2𝑦=-8
y=4
MP=4