Question

Basic Geometery
Use the information below to answer the question.
E is between D and F.
DE = 4x + 2,
EF = 3x, and
DF = 16
DE =?
I am not familiar with the steps : (
Mult. choose. Somebody please help by showing the steps properly.
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Answer 1

Since it's a straight line,
DE + EF = DF
which becomes
4x + 2 + 3x =16
try solving this equation to get x
then solve 4x + 2 to get the length of DE

Answer 2

@Ko-Ki do you get this?