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:

  • JL=x+10JL = x + 10
  • KL=4xKL = 4x
  • JK=2xJK = 2x

Since KK is a point on the line segment JLJL, we can use the fact that the sum of the lengths of the segments JKJK and KLKL equals the total length of JLJL. Therefore, we can set up the equation:

JK+KL=JLJK + KL = JL

Substituting the given expressions:

2x+4x=x+102x + 4x = x + 10

Simplifying the left-hand side:

6x=x+106x = x + 10

Now, subtract xx from both sides:

5x=105x = 10

Solving for xx:

x=2x = 2

Now that we have x=2x = 2, we can find the numerical length of KLKL:

KL=4x=4(2)=8KL = 4x = 4(2) = 8

Thus, the length of KLKL is 8\boxed{8}.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the length of the entire segment JLJL when x=2x = 2?
  2. What is the length of segment JKJK when x=2x = 2?
  3. How do you verify that the total length of JLJL is consistent with the sum of JKJK and KLKL?
  4. If point KK was shifted, how would it affect the lengths of JKJK and KLKL?
  5. Can we generalize the method for any point KK on a line segment JLJL?

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