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A. Find value of x and KL if K is between J and L.

A. Find value of x and KL if K is between J and L.-example-1
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

If k is between J and L, then

JK + KL = JL

2x+11 + (3x) = 13x-13

Combine like terms

5x +11 = 13x -13

Subtract 5x from each side

5x-5x+11 = 13x-5x-13

11 = 8x-13

Add 13 to each side

11+13 = 8x-13+13

24 = 8x

Divide by 8

24/8 = 8x/8

3 =x

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