Can you guys help me find x for both

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asked Oct 20, 2022 169k views

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Anwesha · Answer 1 · 2022-10-25T02:31:06+0000

Answer:

x = 6 and x = 9

Explanation:

16

MN is half the length of KL

MN =
(1)/(2) × 12 = 6

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17

Δ LMN and Δ LJK are similar triangles, so the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is

(LM)/(LJ) =
(MN)/(JK) , substitute values

(x)/(x+9) =
(8.5)/(17) =
(1)/(2) ( cross- multiply )

2x = x + 9 ( subtract x from both sides )

x = 9