If EF = 4x-15, FG=3x-7, and EG =20, find the value of x, EF and FG. The drawing is not to scale.

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TheEdge asked Jul 12, 2022

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If EF = 4x-15, FG=3x-7, and EG =20, find the value of x, EF and FG. The drawing is not to scale.

If EF = 4x-15, FG=3x-7, and EG =20, find the value of x, EF and FG. The drawing is-example-1

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TheEdge asked Jul 12, 2022

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Explanation:

EF = 4x - 15

FG = 3x - 7

EG = EF + FG = 20

so,

4x - 15 + 3x - 7 = 20

7x - 22 = 20

7x = 42

x = 6

EF = 4×6 - 15 = 9

FG = 3×6 - 7 = 11

Ivo Limmen answered Jul 16, 2022

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