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QuestionFind xx, KLK L, and JLJ L given that KK is the midpoint of JLJ L where JL=4x2J L=4x-2 and JK=7J K=7.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. KK is the midpoint of JJ . The length of JJ is given by the expression 4x4x -
3. The length of JKJK is given as 77
4. The length of a line segment is always positive

STEP 2

As KK is the midpoint of JJ, the lengths of JKJK and KLKL are equal. Therefore, we can writeJK=KLJK = KL

STEP 3

Substitute the given value for JKJK into the equation.
7=KL7 = KL

STEP 4

Since JJ is the whole line segment, and JKJK and KLKL are its equal halves, we can writeJ=JK+KLJ = JK + KL

STEP 5

Substitute the given expression for JJ and the calculated value for KLKL into the equation.
4x2=7+74x -2 =7 +7

STEP 6

implify the right side of the equation.
4x2=144x -2 =14

STEP 7

To solve for xx, first add 22 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with xx.
4x=14+24x =14 +2

STEP 8

implify the right side of the equation.
4x=164x =16

STEP 9

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 44 to solve for xx.
x=16/4x =16 /4

STEP 10

Calculate the value of xx.
x=4x =4

STEP 11

Now that we have the value of xx, we can find the length of JJ by substituting xx into the given expression for JJ.
J=4xJ =4x -

STEP 12

Substitute the value of xx into the equation.
J=442J =4*4 -2

STEP 13

Calculate the value of JJ.
J=162=J =16 -2 =So, x=x =, KL=7KL =7, and J=J =.

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