If K is the midpoint of JL, JK = 3x + 17 and KL = 8x + 2, find JL.

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Bokov asked Feb 5, 2023

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If K is the midpoint of JL, JK = 3x + 17 and KL = 8x + 2, find JL.

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To find the length of JL, we can add the lengths of JK and KL. Since JK = 3x + 17 and KL = 8x + 2, JL = (3x + 17) + (8x + 2) = 11x + 19. Therefore, the length of JL is 11x + 19.

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