Answer:
x = 2, HJ = JK = 11
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that H is the midpoint of JK , then
HJ = JK = 6x - 1 and
HJ + JK = JK , that is
6x - 1 + 6x - 1 = 3x + 16 ← simplify left side
12x - 2 = 3x + 16 ( subtract 3x from both sides )
9x - 2 = 16 ( add 2 to both sides )
9x = 18 ( divide both sides by 9 )
x = 2
Then
HJ = JK = 6x - 1 = 6(2) - 1 = 12 - 1 = 11
