kyleoneal100 kyleoneal100
  • 16-09-2020
  • Mathematics
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F is between E and G, EF=2x-2, EG=6x+10, and FG=6x. Find x.

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 16-09-2020

Answer:

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that F is between E and G , then

EF + FG = EG , substitute values

2x - 2 + 6x = 6x + 10 , that is

8x - 2 = 6x + 10 ( subtract 6x from both sides )

2x - 2 = 10 ( add 2 to both sides )

2x = 12 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 6

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