Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
M is the midpoint. SO length of XM equals length of MY
MY = XM
9x + 12 = 5x + 8
Subtract 12 from both sides
9x = 5x +8 - 12
9x = 5x - 4
Subtract 5x from both sides
9x - 5x = -4
4x = -4
Divide both sides by 4
x = -4/4
x = -1
XY = 5x + 8
= 5*(-1) + 8
= -5 + 8
XY = 3
MY = 9x + 12
= 9*(-1)1 + 12
= -9 + 12
MY = 3
X Y = 3+3
XY = 6
