Question

Find the indicated side length.

Answer 1

Answer: KL = 5.3

Explanation:

Set up the proportion, cross multiply, and solve for the missing side:

`(JL)/(GL) = (KL)/(HL)`

`(4)/(10) = (KL)/(8 + KL)`

4(8 + KL) = 10(KL)

32 + 4KL = 10KL

32 = 6KL

`(32)/(6)=KL`

KL = 16/3 = 5.3