Question

I need help with number 35.

Answer 1

Since ED and DB are exactly half of EB, we can set ED and DB equal to each other.

x + 4 = 3x - 8

Subtract x from both sides. Add 8 to both sides

12 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2

6 = x

ED = 6 + 4 = 10

ED = DB = 10

EB = ED +DB = 10 + 10 = 20

ED = 10

DB = 10

EB = 20