Answer:
LP = 15
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the triangles are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
[tex]\frac{LM}{LN}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{LQ}{LP}[/tex] , substitute values
[tex]\frac{4}{10}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{LQ}{LQ+QP}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{2}{5}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{LQ}{LQ+9 }[/tex] ( cross- multiply )
5LQ = 2(LQ + 9) = 2LQ + 18 ( subtract 2LQ from both sides )
3LQ = 18 ( divide both sides by 3 )
LQ = 6
Then
LP = LQ + QP = 6 + 9 = 15
