SOLUTION: Point j is between H and K on HK. use the given information to write am equation in terms pf x. solve the equation. then find HJ and JK HJ=2x JK=3x kh=25

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Question 201565: Point j is between H and K on HK. use the given information to write am equation in terms pf x. solve the equation. then find HJ and JK
HJ=2x
JK=3x
kh=25
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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HJ=2x
JK=3x
kh=25
2x+3x=25
5x=25
x=25/5
x=5
hj=2*5=10 ans.
jk=3*5=15 ans.
Proof:
10+15=25
25=25