Question

Please help. If CJ=8x+5 CT=55, and JT=4x+2 Find JT

Answer 1

Answer:

- 56

Step-by-step explanation:

JT = CJ + CT

4x + 2 = 8x + 5 + 55

4x + 2 = 8x + 60

4x - 8x = 60 - 2

- 4x = 58

x = 58/-4

x = -29/2

x = - 14.5

JT = 4x + 2 = 4(-14.5) + 2 = - 58 + 2 = - 56