SOLUTION: Suppose J is between H and K. Use the Segment Addition Postulate to solve for x. Then find the length of each segment. HJ = 2x + 1/3 JK = 5x + 2/3 KH = 12x - 4

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Question 1046839: Suppose J is between H and K. Use the Segment Addition Postulate to solve for x. Then find the length of each segment.
HJ = 2x + 1/3
JK = 5x + 2/3
KH = 12x - 4

Answer by advanced_Learner(501)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h----------------------J-------------k
HK=HJ+JK
12x-4=2x+1/3+5x+2/3
12x-4=7x+1
x=1

HJ=1+1/3
JK=5+2/3
KH=12-4
KH=8

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