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If GH = 3 and HJ = 5, then G ___ J.

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Option 1
G-------------H--------------------J ⇒ GJ = GH + HG = 3 + 5 = 8

Option 2
J-------------G-------------------H ⇒ GJ = HJ - GH = 5 - 3 = 2

Option 3
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G H


GJ = √(HJ^2 - GH^2) = √(5^2 - 3^2)=√(25 - 9)=√(16)= 4



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