Question

If KM = 32 units, KL = 3x+6 and LM= 11 units, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

|<------------------- 32 units ---------------->|

K-----------------------L-------------------------M

3x + 6 11

KL + LM = KM

3x + 6 + 11 = 32

3x = 32 - 11 - 6

x = 15 / 3

x = 5 units