Question

If JN =14x -17 and NL = 3x +38, solve for X

Answer 1

Explanation:

First you would set up your equation which is....

14x - 17 = 3x + 38

-3x -3x

Then subtract 3x from both sides of the equation to get...

11x - 17 = 38

+17 +17

Then add 17 to both sides to then get

11x = 55 Finally divide by 11 on both sides to get...

x = 5 as the final answer

Answer 2

From the picture, N is the midpoint of JL, this means that JN is congruent to NL. Then,

14x - 17 = 3x + 38

14x - 3x = 38 + 17

11x = 55

x = 55/11

x = 5