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If EF = 2x + 7, and GH = 5x -1, what is EF?

If EF = 2x + 7, and GH = 5x -1, what is EF?-example-1

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Answer:

65

Explanation:

EF is 1/2 the length of GH, so 2EF = GH

2(2x + 7) = 5x - 1

4x + 28 = 5x -1

29 = x

EF is 2x + 7, so 2(29) + 7 = 65

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