Find the value of the variable if P is between J & K. JP = 2x ; PK = 7x ; JK = 27

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Jon Gan · Answer 1 · 2017-05-20T11:59:53+0000

J ---- P --- K

JP = 2x
PK = 7x
JK = 27

2x + 7x = 27
9x = 27
x = 27/9
x = 3

The value of P is 3.

JP = 2x = 2(3) = 6
PK = 7x = 7(3) = 21