Question

Find the value of x.


EF = 9x + 14, FG = 56, and EG = 250. I keep on getting the wrong answer..

Answer 1

EG = 9x + 14
EG = 250
So 9x + 14 = 250
Solve for x
Subtract 14 from both sides:
9x = 236
Now divide both sides by 9
x = 236/9

Answer 2

I did that as well. However, the options they give are the following:
x = 22
x = 20
x = 110
x = 180

Answer 3

what is FG stand for ?

Answer 4

FG = 56

Answer 5

if it's just a number ..then they don't call FG ..something like ...h is the height in a triangle...

Answer 6

Is there a picture that goes with this question? Is this a geometry problem?

Answer 7

Drawing is not to scale. F is not supposed to be in the middle of the line segment.

Answer 8

I got it! :)
x = 20

Answer 9

9x + 14 + 56 = 250
9x + 70 = 250
Subtract 70 on both sides
9x = 180
Divide both sides by 9
x = 20

Answer 10

from the given information you type up there, it doesn't make any sense to me..

Answer 11

Oh I meant to type that EF = 9x + 14. There was a typo I didn't notice. Does that clear up the confusion?

Answer 12

there :) now it makes sense

Answer 13

Good. ^^
Thank you both for your help! You made me think more about the problem.