Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Since C is the centroid, then
CP = [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] JP , that is
2x + 4 = [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] (8x - 4) ( multiply through by 4 to clear the fraction )
6x + 12 = 8x - 4 ( subtract 8x from both sides )
- 2x + 12 = - 4 ( subtract 12 from both sides )
- 2x = - 16 ( divide both sides by - 2 )
x = 8
