We have from Thales theorem that because the 2 triangles are similar, JM/JK=JN/JL. We have that JN=x, JL=x+24 and that JM=7 and JK=28. Substituting, we get:
x/(x+24)=7/28.
Hence, x/(x+24)=1/4. This leads to 4x=x+24, 3x=24, x=8. We have solved for x=JN and this is equal to 8.
Option B:
is the correct answer.
Explanation:
The exponential equation is 
If
, then 
Thus, the equation becomes

Applying log rule,
and thus the equation becomes

Since, we know that,
, using this we get,

Hence, the logarithmic equation which is equivalent to the exponential equation
is 
Thus, Option B is the correct answer.
Answer: 66 degrees
Explanation:
Check out the attached image below. Figure 1 is the original image without any additions or alterations. Then in figure 2, I extend segment BC to form a line going infinitely in both directions. This line crosses segment DE at point F as shown in the second figure.
Note how angles ABC and DFC are alternate interior angles. Because AB is parallel to DE (given by the arrow markers) this means angle DFC is also 24 degrees
Focus on triangle DFC. This is a right triangle. The 90 degree angle is at C.
So we know that the acute angles x and 24 are complementary. They add to 90. Solve for x
x+24 = 90
x+24-24 = 90-24
x = 66
That is why angle CDE is 66 degrees