Question

value: 2
solve for x in the parallelogram below.
n 5x + 2 k
m 17 l
a. 17
b. 3
c. 3.8
d. 14

Explanation:

Step1: Recall parallelogram property

In a parallelogram, opposite - sides are equal. So, $NK = ML$.
We have the equation $5x + 2=17$.

Step2: Solve the equation for x

Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation: $5x+2 - 2=17 - 2$.
This simplifies to $5x = 15$.
Then divide both sides by 5: $\frac{5x}{5}=\frac{15}{5}$.
So, $x = 3$.

Answer:

B. 3