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Which value of x would make NO || KJ?
1
6
8
10

Which value of x would make NO || KJ? 1 6 8 10-example-1

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Answer:

8

Explanation:

User Ryan Hill
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

If NO is parallel to KJ then the sides LK and LJ are in proportion, that is


(KN)/(NL) =
(JO)/(OL), substitute values


(x+2)/(x-3) =
(x)/(x-4) (cross- multiply )

x(x - 3) = (x + 2)(x - 4) ← expand factors on both sides

x² - 3x = x² - 2x - 8 ( subtract x² - 2x from both sides )

- x = - 8 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

x = 8

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