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5x-3 + x-9 = 5 x
-12 + x = 0
x = 12
HJ = 5(12)-3 = 57
JK = x-9 = 3
Point J is between H and K on line HK. Use the given information to write an equation in terms of x. Solve the equation. Then find HJ and JK
HJ=5x-3
JK=x-9
KH=5x
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