mayylayyy1722 mayylayyy1722
  • 10-12-2020
  • Mathematics
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If M is the midpoint of
JK and N is the midpoint
of JL, find the value of x.



have zero idea of what i’m doing , please help .!!

If M is the midpoint of JK and N is the midpoint of JL find the value of x have zero idea of what im doing please help class=

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akposevictor
akposevictor akposevictor
  • 15-12-2020

Answer:

A. 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the midsegment theorem, thus:

2x + 7 = ½(7x - 16)

Multiply both sides by 2

2(2x + 7) = 7x - 16

4x + 14 = 7x - 16

Combine like terms

4x - 7x = -14 - 16

-3x = -30

Divide both sides by -3

x = 10

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limra1013 limra1013
  • 17-11-2021

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. 2x + 7 = ½(7x - 16)
  2. 2(2x + 7) = 7x - 16
  3. 4x + 14 = 7x - 16
  4. 4x - 7x = -14 - 16
  5. -3x = -30

x = 10

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