In triangle JKL, if line JK is equal to line JL, angle J equals 23x-4, angle K equals 4x-1, and angle L equals 9x-31, find x and the measure of each angle.
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Based on the information about side JK = side JL, then we know it is at least an isosceles triangle. Furthermore, ∡K =∡L because they are the base angles in an isosceles triangle. Equation: 4x - 1 = 9x - 31 Solved: x = 6 Angle measures: ∡J = 23(6) - 4 = 138 - 4= 134 ∡K = ∡L = 23