Question

. If EF = 5x + 15, FG = 53, and EG = 143, find the value of x. The drawing is not to scale.

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Answer 1

Do you see that EF + FG = EG

Answer 2

im a bit confused

Answer 3

If you had to run the distance of EG you first would have to run for E to F and then from F to G to get there, right. So you just ran EF + FG = EG

Answer 4

So we can use this to get the formula (5x + 15) + 53 = 143

Answer 5

solve for x

Answer 6

15?

Answer 7

correct

Answer 8

thanks :)