Math Problem Statement
Point K is on line segment start overline, J, L, end overline JL . Given J, L, equals, x, plus, 10, commaJL=x+10, K, L, equals, 4, x, commaKL=4x, and J, K, equals, 2, x, commaJK=2x, determine the numerical length of start overline, K, L, end overline, . KL .
Solution
We are given that:
Since is a point on the line segment , we can use the fact that the sum of the lengths of the segments and equals the total length of . Therefore, we can set up the equation:
Substituting the given expressions:
Simplifying the left-hand side:
Now, subtract from both sides:
Solving for :
Now that we have , we can find the numerical length of :
Thus, the length of is .
Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are five related questions:
- What is the length of the entire segment when ?
- What is the length of segment when ?
- How do you verify that the total length of is consistent with the sum of and ?
- If point was shifted, how would it affect the lengths of and ?
- Can we generalize the method for any point on a line segment ?
Tip: Always check your solution by substituting the values back into the original equation to ensure consistency.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Segment Addition
Formulas
JK + KL = JL
2x + 4x = x + 10
Theorems
Segment Addition Postulate
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-8