Question

HELLLPPP ME I DON T GET IT !!!
The diagram below shows a rectangular garden with walkways along the diagonals. A fountain is located at point F, which is the center of the park. Carl enters the park through the west gate and walks (5x – 9) yards to reach the fountain. Mervin enters the park through the east gate and walks (3x + 1) yards to reach the same spot
What is the approximate distance Carl walks to reach the fountain from the west gate of the park?

26 yards

16 yards

34 yards

11 yards

Answer 1

WHY NO ONE HELP ME !!!!!!!

Answer 2

the distance they both travel are equal, this can be determine through geometry

this means
(5x – 9)=(3x + 1)

solve for x

Answer 3

k can yu give me the awnser plzz??:)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

i wanna see if your awnser is the same as mine

Answer 6

pretty plzzzz :)

Answer 7

then write your answer here and ill check it

Answer 8

k hld up

Answer 9

is it 5x???

Answer 10

hello?

Answer 11

5x doesnt make sense

Answer 12

i know i just guessed lol ok lemme really try

Answer 13

Is it 16 yards @completeidiot