Question

If ∆JKL is an equilateral triangle, JK = 13x + 5, KL = 17x – 19, and JL = 8x + 35, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that Δ JKL  is equilateral then the 3 sides are congruent.

Equate any 2 sides and solve for x, that is

13x + 5 = 8x + 35 ( subtract 8x from both sides )

5x + 5 = 35 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 6

Answer 2

Answer:

x=6

Step-by-step explanation:

13x+5=8x+35

5x+5=35

x=6