Question

If EF = 2x – 11, FG = 4x - 16, and EG = 27, find the

values of x, EF, and FG. The drawing is not to
scale.

Answer 1

x=9

EF=7

FG=20

Explanation:

2x-11 + 4x-16=27

6x-27=27

+27 +27

6x=54

6x/6=54/6

x=9

EF= 2(9)-11

18-11=7

FG=4(6)-16

36-16=20