Answer:
[tex]x=7\text{ and } m\angle KLM = 34^\circ[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given ethat KM and JN are parallel.
And we want to find the value of x.
Notice that ∠JKM and ∠LKM form a linear pair. Linear pairs total 180°. Therefore:
[tex]m\angle JKM + m\angle LKM = 180[/tex]
We know that ∠JKM measures (14x + 8). Substitute:
[tex](14x+8)+m\angle LKM =180[/tex]
Solve for ∠LKM:
[tex]m\angle LKM = 172-14x[/tex]
Next, since KM and JN are parallel, by the Corresponding Angles Theorem:
[tex]\angle JNM \cong \angle KML[/tex]
Since we know that ∠JNM measure (10x + 2), we can conclude that:
[tex]m\angle KML = 10x+2[/tex]
Next, recall that the three interior angles of a triangle must total 180°. Therefore:
[tex]m\angle KLM + m\angle LKM + m\angle KML = 180[/tex]
Substitute:
[tex](5x-1)+(172-14x)+(10x+2)=180[/tex]
Solve for x. Rewrite:
[tex](5x-14x+10x)+(-1+172+2)=180[/tex]
Combine like terms:
[tex](1x)+(173)=180[/tex]
Therefore:
[tex]x=7[/tex]
To find ∠KLM, substitute in 7 for x and evaluate. So:
[tex]m\angle KLM = 5(7) - 1 =34^\circ[/tex]
