Question

If JK = 8x + 24 and NO = 20, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

So..

NO=1/2 of JK because the two segments are parallel

Therefore because you have NO plug that into..

NO=1/2JK

YOU GET

1/2JK=20 multiply 2 so you can isolate JK

JK=40

Then plug that back into your JK=8x+24

40=8x+24 next subtract 24 on both sides

8x=16

x=2

Hope this helps!