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If line KN is a median of triangle KLM, find KL.

If line KN is a median of triangle KLM, find KL.-example-1
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A median connects the midpoint of one side to the vertex opposite to it. This means that Point n is the midpoint of ML so 5=3x-7. When you solve for x you get 4=x. If you substitute x for 4 in the equation for KL you can solve for the side. 2(4)+3=11 so your answer is KL=11
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the answer is KL= 11 because x =4
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