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K is between H and J, HK = x + 4, KJ = 2x - 1, and HJ = 5x - 3. What is the value of x?
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K is between H and J, HK = x + 4, KJ = 2x - 1, and HJ = 5x - 3. What is the value of x?

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HK + KJ = HJ\\x + 4 + 2x - 1 = 5x - 3\\x + 2x - 5x = -3 - 4 + 1\\-2x = -6\\x = 3

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