Question

figure jklm is a parallelogram. the measures of line segments mt and tk are shown. what is the value of y? 1 2 7 8

Explanation:

Step1: Set segments equal (diag bisect)

$8y + 18 = 12y - 10$

Step2: Isolate y terms

$18 + 10 = 12y - 8y$

Step3: Simplify and solve for y

$28 = 4y$
$\frac{28}{4} = y$

Answer:

7