M lies on DT. MD=2x+1 and MT=5x-3. DT=23. solve for x. find the length of MD

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MD + MT =DT

2x+1 + 5x+3 =23

7x +4=23

7x =19

x=19/7

MD =2(19/7) +1

=38/7 +7/7 =45/7 = 6 3/7
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