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JK= 2x+5, KI=*+ 2, and JL = 31. find x and JK.

JK= 2x+5, KI=*+ 2, and JL = 31. find x and JK.-example-1

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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

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