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Find the lenght of DF. Figure is not drawn to scale.

Find the lenght of DF. Figure is not drawn to scale.-example-1

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According the graph DF is the addition of DE and EF, this can be used to obtain the value of x


5+(3x+7)=(5x+6)

solve the equation obtained for x


\begin{gathered} 12+3x=6+5x \\ 12-6=5x-3x \\ 6=2x \\ x=(6)/(2) \\ x=3 \end{gathered}

if x=3 replace in the equation of DF


\begin{gathered} DF=5\cdot(3)+6 \\ DF=15+6 \\ DF=21 \end{gathered}

DF is equal to 21 cm.

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