Question

GEOMETRY 100 POINTS CHALLENGE ​

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and bisect each other

⇒ JL = KM and

JN = LN = KN =MN

ΔJMN is an isosceles triangle since JN = MN

This means that the angles opposite to equal sides are equal

⇒ ∠JMN = ∠MJN

⇒ 7x - 2 = 3x + 38

⇒ 7x - 3x = 38 + 2

⇒ 4x = 40

⇒ x = 10