Question

what is the length of line segment lj?

9 units
12 units
15 units
18 units

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Identify the geometric relationships in the right triangle

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\angle LKJ = 90^\circ, \quad KM \perp LJ \\ &\triangle LMK \sim \triangle KMJ \sim \triangle LKJ \end{aligned}$$

\]

Apply the Geometric Mean Theorem for the altitude

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &KM^2 = LM \cdot MJ \\ &6^2 = LM \cdot 3 \\ &36 = 3 \cdot LM \\ &LM = 12 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Calculate the total length of segment LJ

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &LJ = LM + MJ \\ &LJ = 12 + 3 \\ &LJ = 15 \end{aligned}$$

\]
</reasoning>

<answer>
<mcq-option>9 units</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>12 units</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>15 units</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>18 units</mcq-option>
</answer>

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Answer:

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Identify the geometric relationships in the right triangle

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\angle LKJ = 90^\circ, \quad KM \perp LJ \\ &\triangle LMK \sim \triangle KMJ \sim \triangle LKJ \end{aligned}$$

\]

Apply the Geometric Mean Theorem for the altitude

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &KM^2 = LM \cdot MJ \\ &6^2 = LM \cdot 3 \\ &36 = 3 \cdot LM \\ &LM = 12 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Calculate the total length of segment LJ

\[

$$\begin{aligned} &LJ = LM + MJ \\ &LJ = 12 + 3 \\ &LJ = 15 \end{aligned}$$

\]
</reasoning>

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<mcq-option>9 units</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>12 units</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>15 units</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>18 units</mcq-option>
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