Question

If the length of JK is 3x and the length of LM is 12x and the length of the entire line JM is 25x , find the length of KL.

Answer 1

10x.

Explanation:

It is given that,

JK = 3x

LM = 12x

JM = 25x

Let as consider the line as shown in the below figure.

From the figure it is clear that,

`JK+KL+LM=JM`

`3x+KL+12x=25x`

`KL+15x=25x`

`KL=25x-15x`

`KL=10x`

Therefore, the length of KL is 10x.