Question

If K is the midpoint of JL, JK = 3x + 17 and KL = 8x + 2, find JL.

Answer 1

To find the length of JL, we can add the lengths of JK and KL. Since JK = 3x + 17 and KL = 8x + 2, JL = (3x + 17) + (8x + 2) = 11x + 19. Therefore, the length of JL is 11x + 19.