Answer:
[tex]LN = 55[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]LN = 12w + 7[/tex]
[tex]LP = 15w - 5[/tex]
Required
Determine LN
Since LM is a bisector, then we have:
[tex]LP = LN[/tex] (See attachment for illustration)
[tex]15w - 5 = 12w + 7[/tex]
Collect Like Terms
[tex]15w - 12w = 5 +7[/tex]
[tex]3w = 12[/tex]
Solve for w
[tex]w = 12/3[/tex]
[tex]w = 4[/tex]
LN is calculated as thus:
[tex]LN = 12w + 7[/tex]
Substitute 4 for w
[tex]LN = 12 * 4 + 7[/tex]
[tex]LN = 48 + 7[/tex]
[tex]LN = 55[/tex]
