Question

Point M is between points N and O on NO Find the length of NM if MO = 12.3 and NO = 26.9.

Answer 1

Given that point M is between points N and O, the diagram is shown below.

Looking at the diagram, we can see that

NM + MO = NO

NM + 12.3 = 26.9

NM = 26.9 - 12.3

NM = 14.6