Question

Suppose M is the midpoint of FG. Use the given information to find the missing measure or value.

FM =5y + 13, MG = 5 - 3y, FG = ?

Answer 1

FG = 16

Explanation:

F___M___G

FG = FM+MG

FG = ( 5y +13 ) + (5-3y)

FG = 2y + 18

FM = MG

5y +13 = 5-3y

5y +3y = 5 - 13

8y = - 8

y = -8/8

y = – 1

FG = 2y + 18 = 2(-1) + 18 = – 2 + 18 = 16

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