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Need help with this geometry-example-1

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Answer:

y = 2

Explanation:

The mid segment HJ is half of the third side GK , that is

HJ =
(1)/(2) GK , substitute values

2y =
(1)/(2) (y + 6) ← multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction

4y = y + 6 ( subtract y from both sides )

3y = 6 ( divide both sides by 3 )

y = 2

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