Question

PLEASE HELP WILL METAL
Find the x value for point L such that JL and KL form a 3:1 ratio.

Segment JK is shown. J is at negative 3, 4. K is at 4, negative 2.

5.25

2.33

2.25

4.33

Answer 1

sorry.. i spelled medal wrong ha!

Answer 2

Ok... so this is how I solve this equation

\[\frac{JL}{KL} = \frac{3}{1} \]

cross multiply and

\[JL = 3KL\]

so (-3, 4) and 3 x (4, -2)



so then \[x = \frac{1 \times -3 + 3 \times 4}{3 + 1}\]

hope it helps

Answer 3

i don't think i did this right. i got 2?

Answer 4

well I think you need to check the calculation. as if done correctly you get one of your answer choices.

Answer 5

i don't think my calculator works for this type of equation..(i only have my phone calculator) :/

Answer 6

is there another way i can find the answer?

Answer 7

well do it in bits... calculate the numerator.... then the denominator

then to finish its numerator divided by the denominator...

if that doesn't work use this web based calculator

http://web2.0calc.com/

Answer 8

perhaps brackets around the numerator and brackets around the denominator with a divide symbol inbetween

Answer 9

i got 4...

Answer 10

is it 4.33?

Answer 11

wow... I'd give the phone away...

so what is 1 x -3 = ? and what is 3 x 4 = ?

Answer 12

yeah, seriously my phone is trash haha so 1x(-3)= 3 and 3x4= 12

Answer 13

wow... I think you need to check 1 x -3 =

Answer 14

i meant -3.. my bad

Answer 15

so the numerator is now -3 + 12 = ?

Answer 16

i got 9

Answer 17

?

Answer 18

great so the denominator is 3 + 1 = 4

so what is 9/4 = ?

Answer 19

ohh so its 2.25!

Answer 20

that's it...

Answer 21

thanks a lot man :)

Answer 22

have fun