a. $zj = 7$, $zh = 7$, and $zg = 7$
b. $zj = 7$ but not $zh$ or $zg$
c. $jg = 13$
d. $gh = 8$

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A. ZJ = 7, ZH = 7, and ZG = 7

B. ZJ = 7 but not ZH or ZG

C. JG = 13

D. GH = 8

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Identify the geometric properties of point Z

Apply the Converse of the Angle Bisector Theorem

Determine the lengths of the segments

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