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27. Find the length of the segment LK. (G.CO.C.10)

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J
1
3x
L
K
X + 6
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27. Find the length of the segment LK. (G.CO.C.10) Show your work! (2pts) J 1 3x L-example-1
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Answer:

9

Explanation:

the only thing we can say for sure is that JL is splitting the triangle and also its baseline IK in half.

so, both sides of the baseline must be equal :

3x = x + 6

2x = 6

x = 3

=> LK = x + 6 = 3 + 6 = 9

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