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3. If EG is equal to 71, we can write the following equation

EF + FG = 71

Where EF = 8x - 17 and FG = 5x - 3

Replacing, we get:

EF + FG = 71

(8x - 17) + (5x - 3) = 71

8x - 17 + 5x - 3 = 71

Solving for x, we get:

8x - 17 + 5x - 3 = 71

13x - 20 = 71

13x - 20 + 20 = 71 + 20

13x = 91

Dividing in both sides by 13, we get:

`\begin{gathered} (13x)/(13)=(91)/(13) \\ x=7 \end{gathered}`

Answer: x = 7