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In the diagram below of triangle JK L, M is the midpoint of JL and N is the midpoint of KL. If MN = 88 - 7x, and JK = 68 - 2x, what is the measure of JK?

In the diagram below of triangle JK L, M is the midpoint of JL and N is the midpoint-example-1
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* 88-7x=1/2(68-2x)

> -6x=-54

>x=9

Now for JK

68-2x=68-2(9)

> 68-18

Solution

JK= 50
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