Question

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Segment Addition with Expressions.

Directions: K is between J and L. Solve for x.

4. Let JK=5x-1, KL=2x, and JL=3x-9. x=___

Answer options:
- -2
- 2
- 5
- -3
- 7

Answer 1

x= -2

Explanation:

set up the equation like this: JK+KL=JL

(5x-1)+(2x)=(3x-9)

calculate to find x!

x= -2