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AJ is the bisector of ∠HJI. Determine the value of x.Question options:A) 22.5 B) 10 C) 12 D) 2.5

AJ is the bisector of ∠HJI. Determine the value of x.Question options:A) 22.5 B) 10 C-example-1

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From the Angle bisector Theorem we have:


(A)/(B)=(X)/(Y)

Substituting the given values, we have:


\begin{gathered} (15)/(8)=(3x)/(4) \\ \\ 4*15=8*3x\to60=24x \\ x=(60)/(24)=2.5 \end{gathered}

Answer is:

D) 2.5

AJ is the bisector of ∠HJI. Determine the value of x.Question options:A) 22.5 B) 10 C-example-1
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