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Find the value of x and EF. A and B are midpoints.

Find the value of x and EF. A and B are midpoints.-example-1

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Answer:

x = 5.5

EF = 14

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

AG 7

----------- = -----------------

EG 2x+3

We know that EG is 2 times AG since A is the midpoint

AG 7

----------- = -----------------

2 AG 2x+3

Canceling like terms

1 7

----------- = -----------------

2 2x+3

Using cross products

1 (2x+3) = 2*7

2x+3 = 14

Subtract 3 from each side

2x+3-3 = 14-3

2x =11

Divide by 2

x = 11/2

x = 5.5

EF = 2x+3 = 2*5.5+3 = 14

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