Question

If EF = 2x+13, FG = 20, and EG = 71 what's the value of x​

Answer 1

x = 19

Explanation:

|<----------------- 71 ----------------------->|

E-----------------------F---------------------G

2x + 13 20

find: x

EF + FG = DG

2x + 13 + 20 = 71

2x = 71 - 20 - 13

x = 38 / 2

x = 19