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In the diagram below, M is the midpoint of KL.
Solve for the value of x.
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K
4x + 1
M
8x - 15

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Since M is the midpoint of segment KL, then segments KM and LM are congruent. They have the same length.

4x + 1 = 8x - 15

4x = -16

x = 4