Question

If m<mkl=83. m<jkl=127. and m<jkm=(9x-10). find the value of x

Answer 1

MKL = 83, JKL = 127, JKM = 9x - 10 given

JKL + MKL = JKM angle addition postulate

127 + 83 = 9x - 10 substitution

210 = 9x - 10 simplify (add like terms)

220 = 9x addition property of equality

`(220)/(9)` = x