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In the rectangle below, JN = 3x+6, JL = 5x + 18, and m Find the value of x and m

In the rectangle below, JN = 3x+6, JL = 5x + 18, and m Find the value of x and m-example-1
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Answer:

6

58

Explanation:

The diagonals of a rectangle are congruent and bisect each other.

JL = 2JN

5x + 18 = 2(3x + 6)

5x + 18 = 6x + 12

6 = x

x = 6

NL = NK

That makes triangle KNL an isosceles triangle with congruent sides NK and NL. Opposite angles of congruent sides are congruent.

m<NKL = m<NLK

Angles NLM and NLK are complementary.

m<NLM + m<NLK = 90

32 + m<NLK = 90

m<NLK = 58

m<NKL = m<NLK = 58

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