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Point E is between points D and F. If DE= x-4, EF= 2x+5, and DF= 4x-8, find x.

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User Shanomurphy
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DE= x-4
EF = 2x+5
DF = 4x-8

now, Point E is between points D and F

so, DF = DE + EF


4x-8 = (x-4) + (2x+5) \\ 4x-8 = 3x +1 \\ x = 9
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