In parallelogram LMNO, if MP = 21 m, LP = 3 m, NP = 3y + 1 m, and OP = 2x + 1 m, what are the values of x and y?

To find the values of x and y in the given parallelogram, we can use the properties of parallelograms. In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal in length.

We have:

  • MP (which is a side) = 21 m
  • LP = 3 m
  • NP = 3y + 1 m
  • OP = 2x + 1 m

Since LMNO is a parallelogram, we can set the opposite sides equal to each other:

  • MP = OP
  • LP = NP

From MP = OP:

21 = 2x + 1

Solving for x:

21 - 1 = 2x
20 = 2x
x = 10

Next, from LP = NP:

3 = 3y + 1

Solving for y:

3 - 1 = 3y
2 = 3y
y = 2/3

Thus, we find:

  • x = 10
  • y = 2/3

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