Question

If H is the midpoint of GI, solve for x when GH = 5x + 2 and GI = 11x -10.

Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

If H is the midpoint of GI, then

GI = 2GH

11x -10 = 2(5x +2)

11x -10 = 10x +4 . . . eliminate parentheses

x = 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . add 10-10x