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Point K is on line segment JL. Given JK = 2x – 2, KL
– 2, KL = x – 9, and
JL = 2x + 8, determine the numerical length of KL.

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Answer:

KL = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

JK + KL = JL

2x – 2 + x – 9 =  2x + 8

Combine like terms

3x -11 = 2x+8

Subtract 2x from each side

3x-2x -11 = 2x+8-2x

x-11 = 8

Add 11 to each side

x-11+11 = 8+11

x = 19

KL = x – 9

     = 19-9

     = 10

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