Kaitlyn85 Kaitlyn85
  • 10-09-2017
  • Mathematics
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HJ is twice JK. J is between H and K. If HJ= 4x and HK=78, find Jk.

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meerkat18
meerkat18 meerkat18
  • 20-09-2017
You'll find it easier to understand if you illustrate the problem as what is shown in the attached picture. From the illustration and the problem description, two equations can be formulated:

HJ = 2JK
HJ + JK = HK

2JK + JK = 78
3JK = 78
JK = 78/3
JK = 26
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