Question

If EF = 5x + 15 FG = 53 and EG = 143 find the value of x

Answer 1

If EF = 5x + 15 FG = 53
EG = 143.
The Answer Would Be 15. X Would Be 15

Answer 2

x = 15 is the answer.

Explanation:

If a point F lies on line segment EG, then EG = EF + FG

Given : EF = 5x + 15

FG = 53 and EG = 143

To find : Value of x.

Since EG = EF + FG

143 = 5x + 15 + 53

143 - 53 = 5x + 15

90 = 5x + 15

5x = 90 - 15

5x = 75

x = 15

Value of x will be equal to 15.