Question

K is between J and M. L is

between K and M. M is
between K and N. If JN = 30, KM = 8, and JK = KL = LM, what is MJ?

(please do step-by-step fully)

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

for this you need to draw a straight line and plot the points J,K,L,M,N according to the question.

here,

given K lies between J and M, L is between K and M , M is between K and N.

JN= 30, KM=8

JK=KL=LM

MJ= ?

according to the question,

J--------K-------L--------M-------N

KM= 8

KL+LM= 8 (KL+LM=KM)

KL+KL=8 ( given, LM=KL)

2KL= 8

KL=4

so,

JK= KL=4 and LM= KL= 4

now,

MJ= ?

we know

MJ= JK+KM = 4+8= 12