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Use the figure below to complete parts A and B.

Use the figure below to complete parts A and B.-example-1
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x = 12 (option C)

JK = 17 (option C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Parts A:

line KJ = x + 5

line MJ = 2x - 7

The base angles are equal = 90 degrees. Hence the base will be equal.

line KJ = line MJ

x + 5 = 2x - 7

collect like terms:

x - 2x = -7 - 5

-x = -12

Divide both sides by -1:

-x/-1 = -12/-1

x = 12 (option C)

Part B:

line KJ = x + 5

JK = 12 + 5

JK = 17 (option C)

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