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Point J is on line segment IK. Given JK = 2x - 1,IK = 3x + 2, and IJ = 3x - 5, determine the numerical length of JK. Answer: JK 2 Submit Answer​

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

set up the equation: JK+IJ=IK

(2x-1)+(3x-5)=(3x+2)

calculate the equation and you will get x=4

put 4 into JK

2(4)-1=7

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