got wrong ans: In triangle JKL, MN || JK, find NK.

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In triangle JKL , MN || JK. find NK

ok
MN ||JK
LM = MJ
LN = NJ

8/12 = 36/x
8x = 12 * 36
8x = 432
x = 54
which i got wrong can you help me out

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So close!!

I'm not real sure what you have defined as 'x'.

If it is LK, then you have it right

8/12 = 36/x

x = 54, but you must see that NK = LK - 12 = 42

If it is NK, then you're just a bit off

8/12 = 36/(x+12)

x = 42
 
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