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GEOMETRY PLEASE HELP! ASAP-example-1
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Answer:

x = 9; m∠ JKM = 59°

Explanation:

KM bisect ∠JKL Given

m∠ JKM = m∠ MKL

x² - 22 = 6x + 5

x² - 22 - 6x - 5 = 0

x² - 6x - 27 = 0

(x - 9) (x + 3) = 0

x - 9 = 0 or x + 3 = 0

x = 9 or x = -3 (reject this answer because it is negative)

So x = 9

m ∠JKM = 59°

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