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FG=8x+4. If GH=4x+8 and FH=15x-9, then what does FH=?
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FG=8x+4. If GH=4x+8 and FH=15x-9, then what does FH=?

FG=8x+4. If GH=4x+8 and FH=15x-9, then what does FH=?-example-1
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So 8x+4+4x+8=15x-9

Combine like terms.

12x+12=15x-9

Add 9 to both sides.

12x+21=15x

Subtract 12 from both sides.

21=3x

Divide both sides by 3.

x=7

Now plug in 7 for x in 8x+4.

8(7)+4

56+4

=60
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