164k views
1 vote
I need help with this the quarter ends this week:(

I need help with this the quarter ends this week:(-example-1
User Nikitz
by
4.5k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Consider that the sum of the length of the segments DE and EF is equal to the length of the segment DF. Then, by using the given expression for each segment, you can write:

(3x - 1) + (13) = 6x

Solve the previoud equation as follow:

(3x - 1) + (13) = 6x cancel out parentheses

3x - 1 + 13 = 6x simplify like terms left side

3x + 12 = 6x subtract 6x both sides and 12 both sides

3x - 6x = - 12 simplify left side

-3x = -12 divide by -3 both sides

x = -12/(-3)

x = 4

Hence, the value of x is x = 4

User Katu
by
4.4k points