Question

GH bisects LM at K. LK = 5x+2 and LM = 64 Find x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Since GH bisects LM at K , then

LK = $\frac{1}{2}$ LM , that is

5x + 2 = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 64 = 32 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

5x = 30 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 6