If LN = 6x - 5, LM = x + 7, and MN = 3x + 20, find MN.
A.68
B.16
C.23
D.18

Answer : The correct option is (A) 68.

Step-by-step explanation :

As we are given that:

LN = 6x - 5

LM = x + 7

MN = 3x + 20

Now we have to determine the value of MN.

According to the question:

LN = LM + MN

Now putting all the given values in this expression, we get:

6x - 5 = (x + 7) + (3x + 20)

6x - 5 = 4x + 27

6x - 4x = 27 + 5

2x = 32

x = 16

The value of MN = 3x + 20 = 3(16) + 20 = 48 + 20 = 68

Therefore, the value of MN is 68.

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