Question

given that segment EF is 10 units shorter than twice the length of FG, determine the length of EG if EF =5 in

Answer 1

2.5 units

Explanation:

EF = 2x - 10

5 = 2x - 10

15 = 2x

x = 7.5

EG = FG - EF

EG = 7.5 - 5

EG = 2.5