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If the length of HJ=3inches and the length of JK=24inches ,what is the length of HI (note that HI is tangent to circle G)
A.)81inches
B.)4inches
C.)16inches
D.)9inches
*the picture for the question is there when you click on the question. Please help i just dont get i will give you a medal if yo can help me :)

Question

note picture not drawn to scale 
If the length of HJ=3inches and the length of JK=24inches ,what is the length of HI (note that HI is tangent to circle G)
A.)81inches
B.)4inches
C.)16inches
D.)9inches
*the picture for the question is there when you click on the question. Please help i just dont get i will give you a medal if yo can help me :)

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

i think it might be d but idk

anonymous · Answer

can someone help me please i have to do this promblem for hw and idk how

dumbcow · Answer

yes the answer is 9
ratio of HK/HI = ratio of HI/HJ
27/HI = HI/3
cross multiply
HI^2 = 81
HI = 9

anonymous · Answer

okay so it's D Thanks so much. I gave you a medal

dumbcow · Answer

your welcome