Question

What is the value of x?


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Answer 1

x=4

Explanation:

Special Right Triangles:

1. ΔJKL is a 30-60-90 right triangle, with the hypotenuse=8√2. So the short leg (JL) is (8√2)/2=4√2.

2. Now, ΔJLM is a 45-45-90, with hypotenuse=4√2. So JM=LM=(4√2)/√2=4.