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16 October, 14:05

If DEF measures 32 inches, EF = 2x - 10 and DE = 4x find x and the measure of each segment.

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  1. 16 October, 14:29
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    Add EF and DE together to equal 32

    2x-10 + 4x = 32

    Combine like terms;

    6x-10 = 32

    Add 10 to each side:

    6x = 42

    Divide both sides by 6:

    x = 42/6

    X = 7

    EF = 2x-10 = 2 (7) - 10 = 14-10 = 4

    DE = 4x = 4 (7) = 28
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