Question

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

Answer 1

`LM = 20`

Explanation:

Given

`LN = 23`

`MN = 3`

Required

Find LM

Because M is between L and N, then

`LN = LM + MN`

Substitute values for LN and MN

`23 = LM + 3`

Collect Like Terms

`LM = 23 - 3`

`LM = 20`