Question

1. if kc = 31, what is kn?

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(diagram: points k, c, n on a line; kc labeled (2x + 10), cn labeled (4x + 1))

Explanation:

Step1: Solve for x using KC

Given \( KC = 2x + 10 = 31 \). Subtract 10 from both sides:
\( 2x = 31 - 10 = 21 \). Divide by 2:
\( x = \frac{21}{2} = 10.5 \)? Wait, no—wait, maybe I miscalculated. Wait, \( 2x + 10 = 31 \):
Subtract 10: \( 2x = 21 \)? No, 31 - 10 is 21? Wait, 31 - 10 is 21? Wait, 2x + 10 = 31 → 2x = 21 → x = 10.5? But then \( 4x + 1 \) would be \( 4(10.5) + 1 = 43 \). Then \( KN = KC + CN = 31 + 43 = 74 \)? Wait, no, wait—wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's check again.

Wait, \( KC = 2x + 10 = 31 \). So \( 2x = 31 - 10 = 21 \)? No, 31 - 10 is 21? Wait, 2x = 21 → x = 10.5? But then \( CN = 4x + 1 = 4(10.5) + 1 = 42 + 1 = 43 \). Then \( KN = KC + CN = 31 + 43 = 74 \). Wait, but let's check the answer options. 74 is an option. Wait, maybe I messed up the first step. Wait, 2x + 10 = 31: 2x = 21? No, 31 - 10 is 21? Wait, 10 + 21 is 31? Yes. So x = 10.5. Then CN is 4x + 1 = 4*10.5 + 1 = 42 + 1 = 43. Then KN is 31 + 43 = 74.

Wait, but let's re-express:

Step1: Solve for x

Given \( KC = 2x + 10 = 31 \).
Subtract 10: \( 2x = 31 - 10 = 21 \)? Wait, no—wait, 31 - 10 is 21? Wait, 2x = 21 → x = 10.5.

Step2: Find CN

\( CN = 4x + 1 \). Substitute x = 10.5:
\( CN = 4(10.5) + 1 = 42 + 1 = 43 \).

Step3: Find KN

\( KN = KC + CN = 31 + 43 = 74 \).

Answer:

74