Points E, F and G are collinear. Point Flies between E and G.
If EF = 2x +19, FG=6x-5 and EG=62, find the value of EF.

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Answer:

31 units

Step-by-step explanation:

Points E, F and G are collinear means they lie on the same line. Point F lies between E and G.

By Segment Addition Postulate,

[tex]EF+FG=EG[/tex]

You are given EF = 2x +19, FG=6x-5 and EG=62.

By Substitution Property of Equality,

[tex]2x+19+6x-5=62[/tex]

Solve this equation:

[tex]2x+6x+14=62\\ \\8x+14=62\\ \\8x+14-14=62-14\\ \\8x=48\\ \\x=6[/tex]

Then

[tex]EF=2\cdot 6+19=12+19=31\ units[/tex]

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