Question

G. H. J. K.----------.------.------. 5x. 4x+2. 6x-10write an equation using the information as given which could be used to find x. Then solve the equation.

Answer 1

J is the midpoint of HK, this means that,

HJ=JK

Thus, our equation is

4x + 2 = 6x - 10

Let's solve for x

4x + 2 = 6x -10

collect like terms

4x - 6x = -10 - 2

-2x = -12

divide by -2

x = 6

b. HJ = 4x + 2 = 4(6) + 2 = 24 +2 = 26

c. GH = 5x = 5(6) = 30