In the figure, the horizontal lines are parallel and AB = BC = CD. If LM = 3 Find JM?

A. 12
B. 6
C. 3
D. 9

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In the figure, the horizontal lines are parallel and AB = BC = CD. If LM = 3 Find JM?

A. 12 
B. 6 
C. 3 
D. 9

anonymous · Answer

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directrix · Answer

If three or more parallel lines intersect two transversals, then they cut off the transversals proportionally. 

One transversal has been sliced into congruent parts. 
The second transversal has been sliced proportionally which means a one to one ratio in this case.

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dayakar · Answer

ML=LK=KJ=3
JM= ML+LK+KJ
DO IT