Question

If J is between H and K and HJ = 3(x + 2), JK = 3x -4 and KH = 44. What is the value of HJ?

Answer 1

KH = 3(x + 2) + 3x - 4
KH = 3x + 6 + 3x - 4
KH = 6x + 2 = 44
6x = 42
x = 7
HJ = 3(x + 2)
HJ = 3(7 + 2)
HJ = 27