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: Diagonals bisect each other in parallelogram

MT = TK

Step2: Set expressions equal

8y + 18 = 12y - 10

Step3: Solve for y

18 + 10 = 12y - 8y → 28 = 4y → y = 7

Answer:

C. 7