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Give EG = 5x+7 EF =5x and FG=2x-7

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Answer:

x = 7

42, 35, 7

Explanation:

  • EG = 5x+7
  • EF = 5x
  • FG = 2x-7

Point F is on line segment of EG, therefore EG = EF + FG

  • 5x + 7 = 5x + 2x - 7
  • 2x = 14
  • x = 7

Then

  • EG = 5*7 + 7 = 42
  • EF = 5*7 = 35
  • FG = 2*7 - 7 = 7
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