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If DG≈FG,DE=3v, and EF=v+48, what is the value of v?

If DG≈FG,DE=3v, and EF=v+48, what is the value of v?-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

As DF is perpendicular to EG and DG = FG, then the two triangles are congruent and therefore DE will equal FE

DE = FE

3v = v + 48

2v = 48

v = 24

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