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EF is the median of trapezoid ABCD. If AB=5x-9, DC=x+3 and EF=2x+2, what is the value of x?

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Since EF is the median of trapezoid ABCD, it is also equal to the average of the lengths of the bases AB and DC.

That is, EF = (AB + DC) / 2

Substituting the given values, we get:

2x + 2 = (5x - 9 + x + 3) / 2

Multiplying both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction, we get:

4x + 4 = 6x - 6

Subtracting 4x from both sides, we get:

4 = 2x - 6

Adding 6 to both sides, we get:

10 = 2x

Dividing both sides by 2, we get:

x = 5

Therefore, the value of x is 5.
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