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Point G is on line segment{FH}

. Given FG=5x+2, GH=3x-1, and FH=9, determine the numerical length{FG}.

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Answer:

FG = 7

Explanation:

5x+2+3x-1=9

8x+1=9

8x = 8

x = 1

FG = 5(1)+2 = 7

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