Question

The length of KL¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ is 8x−17 units. The length of ST¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ is −2x+18 units. For what value of x are the segments congruent?

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Answer 1

x = 3.5units

Explanation:

Congruent means the same length, so set the given lengths equal to each other.

8x - 17 = -2x + 18

Add 2x to both sides.

10x -17 = 18

Add 17 to both sides.

10x = 35

Divide by 10

x = 3.5

When x is 3.5, KL and ST are the same length. Check.

8(3.5) - 17 = 11

and

-2(3.5) + 18 = 11