Question

If EF = x + 5, DC = 2x + 4, and AB = 2x + 2. Find EF.

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Answer 1

B *second one down.

Explanation:

EF = 1/2(AB + CD)

x+5 = 1/2 (2x + 2 + 2x+4) Combine the like terms on the right.

x+5 = 1/2 (4x + 6) Remove the brackets.

x+5 = 1/2*4x + 1/2*6

x+5 = 2x + 3 Subtract x from both sides

5 = 2x-x + 3

5 = x + 3 Subtract 3 from both sides

5-3 = x

x = 2

EF = x + 5

EF = 2 + 5

EF = 7

The answer is B