Question

If EF = 3x + 16, FG = 16, and EG = 89, find the value of x. The drawing is not to scale. A. x = 57 B. x = 21 C. x = 25 D. x = 19

Answer 1

D. x = 19

Explanation:

EF + FG = EG

3x+16+16 = 89

3x+32=89

3x = 89-32

x = 57/3

x = 19