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If JE = 4.8 and EW = 28.6, find the length of JW. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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To find the length of JW, we must apply the properties of segments. Assuming that points J, E, and W are collinear and that E is between J and W, we can express the relationship between these segments with the following equation:

\[ JW = JE + EW \]

Step-by-Step Calculation

  1. Identify the segments:

    • \( JE = 4.8 \)
    • \( EW = 28.6 \)

  2. Substitute the values into the equation: \[ JW = JE + EW \] \[ JW = 4.8 + 28.6 \]

  3. Perform the addition: \[ JW = 4.8 + 28.6 = 33.4 \]

Conclusion

The length of segment JW is:

\[ \boxed{33.4} \]

This confirms that the total length JW is 33.4 units, rounded to the nearest tenth as necessary.