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If DF=78, DE=5x-9, and EF=2x+10, find EF.

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If DF = 78, DE = 5x-9, and EF = 2x+10, find EF.

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EF = 32

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DE + EF = DF
5x - 9 + 2x + 10 = 78
7x+ 1 = 78
7x = 77
x = 77/7 = 11

EF = 2x + 10
EF = 2*11 + 10
EF = 22 + 10
EF = 32
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