Answer:
x = 8
JK = 21
Explanation:
The segment JL is composed of segments JK and KL
length(JL) = length(JK) + length(KL)
=>
2x + 5 + x + 2 = 31
=> 3x + 7 = 31
=> 3x = 31 - 7
3x = 24
x = 24/3
x = 8
and JK = 2x + 5 = 2(8) + 5 =16 + 5 = 21
KL = x + 2 = 10