Question

Solve for x if EF = 2x + 7 and FG = 7x –9 help please I'll give brainliest

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Since, intercepts made by parallel lines on the transversals are in proportion.

$\therefore \frac{AB}{BC} =\frac{EF}{FG}... (1)$

AB = BC.... (given)

$\implies \frac{AB}{BC} = 1..... (2)$

From equations (1) & (2)

$1 =\frac{EF}{FG}$

${FG}={EF}$

Therefore,

7x - 9 = 2x + 7

7x - 2x = 9 + 7

5x = 16

x = 16/5

x = 3.2