Respuesta :
If points E,F,G are collinear, then,
EF+FG = EG
5x+10 = 10x
10 = 10x-5x
10 = 5x
5x = 10
x = 10/5
x = 2
So,
- EF = 5x = 5*2 = 10
- EG = 10x = 10*2 = 20
As a check, EF+FG = 10+10 = 20 = EG to help confirm the answer
If points E,F,G are collinear, then,
EF+FG = EG
5x+10 = 10x
10 = 10x-5x
10 = 5x
5x = 10
x = 10/5
x = 2
So,
As a check, EF+FG = 10+10 = 20 = EG to help confirm the answer