## anonymous one year ago I have a line JKL. JK = 8y + 4, KL = 4y + 8 and JL = 15y -9 find the value of x. What should I do since I don't know the whole size of this line segment?

1. anonymous

Sorry I mean find the value of Y.

2. anonymous

you do know the full length of the line. The line is jkl, and you know segments jk, kl, and jl, try drawing it out and seeing if that clears it up for you.

3. anonymous

I can't seem to figure out JL.

4. anonymous

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5. anonymous

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6. anonymous

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7. anonymous

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8. anonymous

Hmm. Let me see something.

9. anonymous

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10. anonymous

right your setup is correct now you simple solve the equation for y$\left( 8y+4 \right)+\left( 4y+8 \right)=15y-9$

11. anonymous

if your satisfied, a medal is appreciated :)

12. anonymous

@Maharot Thankyou. You gave a good layout. Though you should let others try and figure out before you just complete it 100%

13. anonymous

ohhh i didn't know you were trying to figure it out. oxygen potassium!

14. anonymous

@BraydonG

15. anonymous

I wish for this medal to be split because you both were helping greatly.

16. anonymous

As I said, if you are SATISFIED. I don't like forcing people to do something for me.

17. anonymous

wait. So I am confused you cant just make 12 Y jump to the to the other side. @Maharot