Question

If JK=6r, KL=3r, and JL=27, what is the value of r?

Well i some how got 17,
i did
6r+3r+27=180
and got r=17. But thats not in the choices.
What did i do wrong?

Answer 1

@skate-4-life270
Did i set this up wrong?

Answer 2

let me see

Answer 3

were is the r in the picture?

Answer 4

if jl is the whole line then its 6r + 3r =27

Answer 5

oh nvm i just saw it

Answer 6

I dont see r..there is no r in the picture

Answer 7

so your solving 9r=27

Answer 8

oh ok @briensmarandache i will try that

Answer 9

ik its in the equation

Answer 10

yeah so subtract 9 from 27

Answer 11

Awesome so its R=3!

Answer 12

yup @nevvy217

Answer 13

no @skate-4-life270

Answer 14

oh yeah sorry i just woke up you divide 9 from 27

Answer 15

@skate-4-life270 9r is multiplication so you would you the opposite to both sides to get rid of it, thus, divide by 9

Answer 16

yeah

Answer 17

cool cool, lol i had some of those moments this morning