Question

If EF equals 4X plus 15 and FG equals 27 and EG equals 103 find the value of x? a) x = 5 b) x = 7 c) x = 10 d) x = 15

Answer 1

Let's break down the information provided:

1. EF = 4X + 15

2. FG = 27

3. EG = 103

We want to find the value of X.

First, we can use the information about EG and EF to find the value of FG:

EG = EF + FG

Substituting the values we have:

103 = (4X + 15) + 27

Now, let's solve for X:

103 = 4X + 15 + 27

103 = 4X + 42

Subtract 42 from both sides:

103 - 42 = 4X

61 = 4X

Now, divide both sides by 4 to isolate X:

X = 61 / 4

X = 15.25

So, the value of X is 15.25. However, the answer choices provided are all integers, so we can round X to the nearest integer, which is 15.

So, the answer is:

d) x = 15

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