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AJKL is isosceles with JK JL. Find the length of MK
6x +1
K4
2x-5 M
A 14
B) 4
c) 4.5
D) 28
10X-17
L

User Yogiginger
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The measure of the side MK is equivalent to 4

The given diagram is. a triangle with the side JK similar to JL

Since JK = 6x + 1 and JL = 10x - 17 and JK = JL, hence:

6x + 1 = 10x - 17

6x - 10x = -17 - 1

-4x = -18

x = 18/4

x = 4.5

For the length of MK

MK = 2x - 5

MK = 2(4.5) - 5

MK = 9 - 4

MK = 4

Hence the measure of the side MK is equivalent to 4

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