J is the midpoint of Gk, H is the midpoint of GJ and I is the midpoint of Hj. Suppose GK=64. Find the measure of HJ
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To find the measure of HJ, we need to determine the value of GJ first and then divide it by 2 since H is the midpoint of GJ.
Given that J is the midpoint of GK, we can use the formula for finding the midpoint:
J = (G + K)/2
Since G is one endpoint and J is the midpoint, we can rearrange the formula to solve for G:
G = 2J - K
Similarly, using the midpoint formula for H:
H = (G + J)/2
And again, rearrange the formula to solve for G:
G = 2H - J
Now, we have two equations for G:
G = 2J - K
G = 2H - J
Since both equations equal G, we can equate them to each other:
2J - K = 2H - J
Now, let's solve for J:
2J + J = 2H + K
3J = 2H + K
Since J is the midpoint of GK, we know that GK = 64. Therefore, we substitute K = 64 into the equation:
3J = 2H + 64
Now, let's find the value of HJ. Since H is the midpoint of GJ, we know:
J = (G + H)/2
Again, rearrange the formula to solve for G:
G = 2J - H
We can substitute G = 2H - J into the formula:
2H - J = 2J - H
Let's solve for HJ:
2H + H = 2J + J
3H = 3J
H = J
Therefore, HJ = J.
Hence, the measure of HJ is equal to the measure of J.
To find the measure of HJ, we need to determine the length of GK.
Given that J is the midpoint of GK, we know that any line segment with a midpoint divides it into two equal parts. So, if J is the midpoint of GK, then GK is twice the length of GJ.
If H is the midpoint of GJ, it means that GJ is twice the length of HJ.
Similarly, if I is the midpoint of HJ, then HJ is twice the length of HI.
Given that GK = 64, we can use this information to find the measure of HJ.
Step 1: Determine the length of GJ.
Since J is the midpoint of GK, GJ is half the length of GK.
GJ = GK / 2
GJ = 64 / 2
GJ = 32
Step 2: Determine the length of HJ.
Since H is the midpoint of GJ, HJ is half the length of GJ.
HJ = GJ / 2
HJ = 32 / 2
HJ = 16
Therefore, the measure of HJ is 16.