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Find the length of the indicated side.

J
3x + 17
K
8x - 8
The length of side KL is
L

Find the length of the indicated side. J 3x + 17 K 8x - 8 The length of side KL is-example-1

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Answer:

KL = 32

Explanation:

The triangle is equilateral.

  • JK = KL
  • 3x + 17 = 8x - 8
  • 5x = 25
  • x = 5

Finding KL :

  • KL = 8(5) - 8
  • KL = 40 - 8
  • KL = 32
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