Find MP

MN=17
NP=3y
MP=5y+9

how are the three points related?

If P lies on MN, then
MP+PN=MN
5y+9 + 3y = 17
y = 1
So, MP=14

To find the value of MP, we need to substitute the given values into the equation MP = 5y + 9. Let's start by substituting the value of NP.

Given: NP = 3y

Substituting NP in place of MP, we get:

MP = 5y + 9

MP = 5(3y) + 9 [Substituted NP = 3y]

MP = 15y + 9

Hence, the value of MP is 15y + 9.