Answer:
HJ = 2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
It is given that, J is between H and K. So,
HK = JH + JK
We have, HJ=5p JK=p and KH=3
So,
3 = 5p + p
3 = 6p
p = 1/2
The value of p is 1/2
Put the value of p in HJ=5p
i.e.
[tex]HJ = 5\times \dfrac{1}{2}\\\\HJ=2.5[/tex]