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Answer:

FG=30

Explanation:

Since we know that Point G is on the Segment FH, it doesn't really matter where G is, but we can know for certain that:


FH=FG+GH

We are given that FH is 4x, GH is x, and FG is 2x+10. Substitute:


4x=(2x+10)+x

Solve for x. On the right, combine like terms:


4x=3x+10

Subtract 3x from both sides:


x=10

So, the value of x is 10.

To find the value of FG, substitute 10 into its x:


FG=2x+10\\FG=2(10)+10

Multiply:


FG=20+10

Add:


FG=30

And we're done!

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