Use the figure at the right. If JK=9x+13 and NO=20, what is the value of x?

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Larry Lustig · Answer 1 · 2021-08-16T01:11:15+0000

Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

NO is a midline segment and is half the length of JK

Since NO = 20 then JK = 2 × 20 = 40, thus

9x + 13 = 40 ( subtract 13 from both sides )

9x = 27 ( divide both sides by 9 )

x = 3