Segment JI is a midsegment (given). So that means point J is a midpoint of segment HF. The midpoint cuts HF into two equal pieces. Those two pieces are HJ and JF. Therefore, HJ = JF

Using substitution, we can plug in the given expressions that the diagram shows. Then we can solve for x
HJ = JF
2x-3 = x+2
2x-3+3 = x+2+3
2x = x+5
2x-x = x+5-x
x = 5

Now that we know x = 5, use this to find the length of HG
HG = 11*x + 5
HG = 11*5 + 5
HG = 55 + 5
HG = 60

So HG is 60 inches long, which is the final answer

Note: 60 inches = 5 ft

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4 years ago

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STALIN [3.7K]

Hi there! The answer is C.

Explanation:
We have the following equation:

$\frac{8}{15} = \frac{x}{6}$
To solve this type of equation (with an x in the denominator of a fraction) we must cross-multiply the numerator and the denominator.

$15 \times x = 8 \times 6$
Multiply

$15x = 40$
Divide both sides by 15.

$x = \frac{40}{15} = 2 \frac{2}{3}$
~ Hope this helps you!

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