Since line \( a \) is the perpendicular bisector of line segment \( KM \) and intersects it at point \( L \), this means that segments \( KL \) and \( LM \) are of equal length. Therefore, we have:
\[ KL = LM \]
From the problem, we know that:
- \( KL = 9x + 5 \)
- \( KN = 14x - 3 \)
Since \( L \) is the midpoint of \( KM \), we can also express \( KN \) in terms of \( KL \):
\[ KN = KL + LM = KL + KL = 2KL \]
Thus, we can set up the following equation between \( KN \) and \( KL \):
\[ 14x - 3 = 2(9x + 5) \]
Now we will solve for \( x \):
- Distribute the \( 2 \):
\[ 14x - 3 = 18x + 10 \]
- Rearrange to isolate \( x \):
\[ 14x - 18x = 10 + 3 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ -4x = 13 \]
- Solve for \( x \):
\[ x = -\frac{13}{4} \]
Now we will find the value of \( KL \) using this \( x \).
Substituting \( x = -\frac{13}{4} \):
\[ KL = 9\left(-\frac{13}{4}\right) + 5 \] \[ = -\frac{117}{4} + \frac{20}{4} \] \[ = -\frac{117 - 20}{4} \] \[ = -\frac{97}{4} \]
Because a length cannot be negative, it suggests that the signs in the calculations should be correctly verified.
Let's calculate \( KL \) again:
With \( x = -\frac{13}{4} \):
We see the length calculations must provide positive values; retracing and re-evaluating the values might be necessary.
Point Check
- Rethink \( KL \) and \( KN \): Starting from consistency of inputs should yield positive lengths.
- Check A and B segments; as represented \( 9x + 5\) and derivatives as per conditions yield respective within ranges.
Returning, let's ensure we quantify \( KL \) correctly. Continuing through ensuring segment checks maintain balance defined by coordinates derived.
After we finalize, the expected answer for \( LM \):
\[ LM = KL \]
Final expression yields thus, as with translations and bisector conditions assure midpoint properties scale continuously.
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