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Point M is between L and N. LN = 23 and MN = 3. Find LM.

Answer:
[tex]LM = 20[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]LN = 23[/tex]
[tex]MN = 3[/tex]
Required
Find LM
Because M is between L and N, then
[tex]LN = LM + MN[/tex]
Substitute values for LN and MN
[tex]23 = LM + 3[/tex]
Collect Like Terms
[tex]LM = 23 - 3[/tex]
[tex]LM = 20[/tex]