Question

If GH = 3 and HJ = 5, then G ___ J.

Choose the relationship symbol that would make a true statement.

Answer 1

it will be less than

Answer 2

Explanation:

The given equation is as follows.

GH = 3 and HJ = 5

Therefore, simplify for H from both the equations as follows.

H =
`(3)/(G)` .......... (1)

and, H =
`(5)/(J)` .......... (2)

Equating both equation s(1) and (2), we get the following.

`(3)/(G)` =
`(5)/(J)`

G =
`(3J)/(5)`

or, G = 0.6J

This means that J will be 0.6 times greater than G.

Thus, we can conclude that G < J.