Question

a. If EF = 5w + 28, FG = 7w + 20, and EG = 36, find the value of w.
b. Find EF and FG.

Answer 1

Okay if you're looking for EF and FG you set the equations equal

Answer 2

\[5w+28=7w+20\]

Answer 3

thank you!

Answer 4

you're welcom. YOu know how to do it from here?

Answer 5

I think I should, just was stuck at the first part.

Answer 6

Okay, well all you do is solve. Sorry abou those guys! I'm trying to handle it but not really working, their being jerks!

Answer 7

\(\tiny\text{they're*}\)

Answer 8

wow! YOu came on here just to say they're?!?!?! Wow wow wow is all i've got to say!!

Answer 9

Just to say they're. You're right. I wasn't about to say that w = 8/5.

Answer 10

I appreciate your help Brittany! And I agree.. people come on here seeking help, and then these jerks like make you feel stupid for asking a simple math question. like, wow. okay.

Answer 11

YOu gave her the answer! I'm pretty sure she didn't want the answer she wanted to get help walking throught it!!! do't ya think?????????

Answer 12

Actually, I just realized I didn't even give her the right answer. At least I \(\tiny\text{kinda}\) tried.

Answer 13

See, Imean! I'ts better to walk someone throughout it then just throwing out answers.

Answer 14

Did you figure it out girl?

Answer 15

\(\text{I'm not exactly sure how that helps prove your point, but ok.}\)

Answer 16

god! My point i'm provin gto you is thatwhen you walk someone through a problem instead of just throwing out an answer you'll get the right answer instead of the wrong.

Answer 17

and so when the person has another problem like that, they'll know how to solve it.

Answer 18

\(\Huge\mathsf{that\ being\ said,\ this\ is\ a\\ confusing\ question\ e.o}\)

Answer 19

okay well if you don't get it go back thru my steps!!! Rachel did you find out the answer??? I'll work it out for you showing you how I did it.

Answer 20

I haven't found it yet, still working it out on paper. It would be helpful to see how you worked it out, so I make sure my process isn't wrong.