Question

Find the value of the variable if P is between J&K
JP=8z-17; PK=5z+37; JK=17z-4

Answer 1

Because P it between J and K it means that JP+PK = JK. That means:
8z-17+5z+37=17z-4
13z+20=17z-4
4z=24
z=6

The value of the variable is 6.