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Answer:

JL = 78

Explanation:

MN is a midsegment. Based on the midsegment theorem,

MN = ½(JL)

MN = 5x - 16

JL = 4x + 34

Plug in the value

5x - 16 = ½(4x + 34)

5x - 16 = ½*4x + ½*34

5x - 16 = 2x + 17

Collect like terms

5x - 2x = 16 + 17

3x = 33

Divide both sides by 3

x = 11

✔️JL = 4x + 34

Plug in the value of x

JL = 4(11) + 34

JL = 44 + 34

JL = 78

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