JK + KL = JL
JK = 2x, KL = x + 2, JL = 5x - 10
therefore we heve the equation:
2x + (x + 2) = 5x - 10
3x + 2 = 5x - 10 |-2
3x = 5x - 12 |-5x
-2x = -12 |:(-2)
x = 6
JK = 2x → JK = 2(6) = 12
KL = x + 2 → KL = 6 + 2 = 8
JL = 5x - 10 → JL = 5(6) - 10 = 30 - 10 = 20
Check:
JK + KL = JL
12 + 8 = 20 CORRECT :)