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Find the value of the variable and GH if H is between G and I. GI=5b+2,HI=4b-5, HI=3​

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Answer:

GH = 9 units

Explanation:

Given HI = 4b - 5 and HI 3, then

4b - 5 = 3 ( add 5 to both sides )

4b = 8 ( divide both sides by 4 )

b = 2

Thus

GI = 5b + 2 = 5(2) + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12

GH = GI - HI = 12 - 3 = 9

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