Geometry

The correct answer is D.41.

 

1. Since  is the midpoint of , we know that  (by the definition of a midpoint, which divides a line segment into two equal parts). That is, .

Given that  and , we can set up the equation:

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2. Expand the left side of the equation:

Using the distributive property , where , , and , we get .

 

3. Solve for :

Subtract  from both sides of the equation:

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