Question

If ED = 10 and DB = 3x -8, what is the length of EB

Answer 1

Answer: According to the picture, the best answer would be 20. It is longer than ED, but shorter than AD and DC.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option 2 - 20 unit

Explanation:

Given : If ED = 10 and DB = 3x -8

To find : What is the length of EB ?

Solution :

According to the figure,

ED is equal to DB with similar sign.

So, ED=DB

Substitute the values,

`10=3x-8`

`3x=18`

`x=(18)/(3)`

Put back,

`DB = 3x -8`

`DB = 3((18)/(3))-8=10` unit

Now, length of EB=ED+DB

`EB=10+10`

`EB=20` unit

Therefore, option 2 is correct.