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What is the Value of X
What is the Length of JM?

What is the Value of X What is the Length of JM?-example-1
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Answer:

JM = 17

x = 12

Explanation:

The given triangles are similar with ASA rule if so then x + 5 must be equal to 2x - 7

x + 5 = 2x - 7 and 5 + 7 = 2x - x

12 = x

The length of JM

2x - 7 can be written as 2×12 - 7 = 17

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