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By the Ptolemy's Theorem, we may say (MN x OP) + (NO x PM) = MO x NP. Substituting the values given, (3 x 5) + (4 x 3) = 6 x NP.                    15 + 12 = 27 = 6NP. Thus, NP = 27/6 = 9/2.
 
By the Ptolemy's Theorem, we may say (MN x OP) + (NO x PM) = MO x NP. Substituting the values given, (3 x 5) + (4 x 3) = 6 x NP.                    15 + 12 = 27 = 6NP. Thus, NP = 27/6 = 9/2.

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Solution

By the Ptolemy's Theorem, we may say (MN x OP) + (NO x PM) = MO x NP. Substituting the values given, (3 x 5) + (4 x 3) = 6 x NP. 15 + 12 = 27 = 6NP. Thus, NP = 27/6 = 9/2.