Question

Please help please with geometry

Answer 1

33

Explanation:

HJ = HI + IJ

HJ = 3x - 9, HI = x and IJ = x + 5

So 3x - 9 = x + x + 5

Solve for x

Combine like terms

3x - 9 = 2x + 5

Add 9 to both sides

3x = 2x + 14

Subtract 2x from both sides

x = 14

Find HJ

HJ = 3x - 9

We have found that x = 14

HJ = 3(14) - 9

Multiply 3 and 14

HJ = 42 - 9

Subtract

HJ = 33