JKLM is a parallelogram. Find the length of JM

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**Parallelogram Problem Explanation and Solution**

**Problem Statement:**
JKLM is a parallelogram. Find the length of JM.

Given Geometry:

```
J---7x-1---K
|\           |
| \          |
|  \         |
|   \        |
M---8x-3---L
```

**Details Provided:**
- Parallelogram JKLM with sides JM and KL.
- The expression for side JK is given as 7x - 1.
- The expression for side ML is given as 8x - 3.

**Step-by-Step Solution:**

1. **Identify the properties of a parallelogram:**
   - Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length.
   - Therefore, in parallelogram JKLM, JM = LK and JK = ML.

2. **Set up the equation based on the given expressions:**
   - Since JK = ML, we equate the two expressions:
     \[
     7x - 1 = 8x - 3
     \]

3. **Solve the equation for x:**
   - Subtract 7x from both sides:
     \[ 
     -1 = x - 3 
     \]
   - Add 3 to both sides:
     \[
     2 = x 
     \]

4. **Calculate the length of JM using the value of x:**
   - Substitute x = 2 into the expression for JM (since JM = KL, we use the same side length relationship):
     \[
     JM = 7x - 1 = 7(2) - 1 = 14 - 1 = 13
     \]

**Conclusion:**
The length of JM is 13 units.

**Diagram Explanation:**
A parallelogram JKLM is shown with sides JK and ML having algebraic expressions:
  - JK = 7x - 1
  - ML = 8x - 3

The solution involves solving for x using the property that JK equals ML in a parallelogram, and then using this value to find the actual length of side JM.

**Note:**
The feedback "First try was incorrect" suggests an initial incorrect input or solution attempt, but the corrected and detailed solution has been provided above.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Parallelogram Problem Explanation and Solution** **Problem Statement:** JKLM is a parallelogram. Find the length of JM. Given Geometry: ``` J---7x-1---K |\ | | \ | | \ | | \ | M---8x-3---L ``` **Details Provided:** - Parallelogram JKLM with sides JM and KL. - The expression for side JK is given as 7x - 1. - The expression for side ML is given as 8x - 3. **Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the properties of a parallelogram:** - Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length. - Therefore, in parallelogram JKLM, JM = LK and JK = ML. 2. **Set up the equation based on the given expressions:** - Since JK = ML, we equate the two expressions: \[ 7x - 1 = 8x - 3 \] 3. **Solve the equation for x:** - Subtract 7x from both sides: \[ -1 = x - 3 \] - Add 3 to both sides: \[ 2 = x \] 4. **Calculate the length of JM using the value of x:** - Substitute x = 2 into the expression for JM (since JM = KL, we use the same side length relationship): \[ JM = 7x - 1 = 7(2) - 1 = 14 - 1 = 13 \] **Conclusion:** The length of JM is 13 units. **Diagram Explanation:** A parallelogram JKLM is shown with sides JK and ML having algebraic expressions: - JK = 7x - 1 - ML = 8x - 3 The solution involves solving for x using the property that JK equals ML in a parallelogram, and then using this value to find the actual length of side JM. **Note:** The feedback "First try was incorrect" suggests an initial incorrect input or solution attempt, but the corrected and detailed solution has been provided above. **Interactive Elements:** An input box allows entering and verifying the calculated length of JM. A numeric keypad
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