The value of x is 2/ 9
How to determine the value
Given that:
- KL = 2x
- LM = 3x - 2
- KM = 8x
Let's assume that line KL is a line segment and M lies between K and L
We then have;
KL = LM + KM
substitute the values
2x = 3x -2 + 8x
collect like terms
2x - 3x - 8x = -2
-9x = -2
Make 'x' the subject
x = -2/ -9
x = 2/ 9
Thus, the value of x is 2/ 9
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