Question

MB is a perpendicular bisector of JK. Find the distance of JK if JB=5.

a)10
b)20
c)5
d) 80

Answer 1

the altitude theorem states

1/2JK*1/2JK=JB^2

1/4JK=25

JK=100

Answer 2

the altitude theorem states

1/2JK*1/2JK=JB^2

1/4JK=25

JK=100