JL = 16
Explanation:
Since K is the midpoint of JL, we know that both sides are the exact same length. So, the equation for this would be JK=KL --> 8x-8=7x-6
First, add 8 to each side.
8x-8 +8 = 7x-6 +8
8x = 7x+2
Subtract 7x from both sides.
8x -7x = 7x -7x + 2
x=2
Now that we know x, plug that into both equations and add them together.
8(2)-8
16-8
8
7(2)-6
14-6
8
8+8=16
JL = 16!
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