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Point G is the midpoint of segment FH. GH= 16x-19 and FG=12x+9. Find GH

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Answer:

93

Explanation:

By the definition of a midpoint, FG=GH.


16x-19=12x+9 \\ \\ 4x-19=9 \\ \\ 4x=28 \\ \\ x=7 \\ \\ GH=16(7)-19=\boxed{93}

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