Question

If EG=49, EF=2x+3, and FG=4x-2, find x. Then find EF and FG. Justify your work.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2x + 3 + 4x - 2 = 49

6x + 1 = 49

6x = 48

x = 8

EF: 2(8) + 3 = 16 + 3 = 19

FG: 4(8) - 2 = 32 - 2 = 30