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Help with this math question plz

Help with this math question plz-example-1
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Answer: The length of LK is 40.

Explanation:

LK = 6x+10

KM = 2x+8

LM = 58

so

LM = LK + KM

or, 58 = 6x+10+2x+8

or, 58 = 8x + 18

or, 58-18 = 8x

or, 8x = 40

so, x = 5

now

LK = 6x + 10

= 6*5+10

= 30 +10

= 40

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