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  • 17-06-2021
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Point k is on line segment JL. Given JL = 4x+2, KL = 5x-6, and JK = 3x, determine the numerical length of JK.

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clarch19
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  • 17-06-2021

Answer:

6 units

Step-by-step explanation:

JK + KL = JL

3x + 5x-6 = 4x+2

8x-6 = 4x+2

subtract 4x from each side to get:

4x - 6 = 2

add 6 to each side to get:

4x = 8

x = 2

JK = 3x and x=2 so JK = (3)(2) or 6

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