Question

Find the value of the variable if P is between J & K. JP = 3y+1 ; PK = 12y - 4 ; JK = 75 Select one: a. 5.2 b. 3.9 c. 8.7 d. 4.3

Answer 1

JP + PK = JK
3y + 1 + 12y - 4 = 75
15y -3 = 75
15y = 75 +3
15y = 78
y = 78/15
y = 5.2

answer is a. 5.2