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HJ = 18 and MN = 28. Solve for LK

HJ = 18 and MN = 28. Solve for LK-example-1

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Answer:

LK = 38

Explanation:

MN is the midsegment, and the midsegment is the average length of the top and bottom, so:


(18 + LK)/(2) =28

solve for LK:


18+LK=56\\\\LK=38

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