Question

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if quadrilateral ( j k l m ) is a parallelogram, what must be the value of ( x )?
(1 point)
the value of ( x ) is ( square ).

Explanation:

Step1: Use the property of parallelogram diagonals

In a parallelogram, the diagonals bisect each other. So, \(x + 15=16x\).

Step2: Solve the equation for \(x\)

Subtract \(x\) from both sides: \(15 = 16x-x\), which simplifies to \(15 = 15x\).
Then divide both sides by \(15\): \(x=\frac{15}{15}\).

Answer:

\(1\)