SOLUTION: point j is between h and k on hk. use the given information to write an equation in terms of x. solve the equation. then find hj and jk. hj=2x jk=3x kh=25

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Question 342452: point j is between h and k on hk. use the given information to write an equation in terms of x. solve the equation. then find hj and jk. hj=2x jk=3x kh=25
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hj%2Bjk=hk
Substitute,
2x%2B3x=25
5x=25
x=5
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hj=2x=2%285%29=10
jk=3x=3%285%29=15