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What is the length of jL

What is the length of jL-example-1
User JustinHui
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Answer:

The length of JL is 18 feet

Explanation:

This is true because the sides double in length

User Relandom
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Answer:

18 ft

Explanation:

The triangles are similar so the ratios must be the same

GI IH

--------- = -------------

JL LK

9 12

--------- = -------------

JL 24

Using cross products

9 *24 = JL *12

Divide each side by 12

9*24/12 = JL*12/12

18 = JL

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