Math Problem Statement

Point F is on line segment start overline, E, G, end overline EG . Given E, G, equals, 19EG=19 and E, F, equals, 15, commaEF=15, determine the length start overline, F, G, end overline, . FG .

Solution

To determine the length of the line segment FGFG, we can use the fact that FF is on line segment EGEG. The total length of EGEG is the sum of the lengths of EFEF and FGFG.

Given:

  • EG=19EG = 19
  • EF=15EF = 15

We want to find FGFG.

Since EG=EF+FGEG = EF + FG, we can substitute the given values into the equation:

19=15+FG19 = 15 + FG

To find FGFG, subtract 1515 from both sides:

FG=1915=4FG = 19 - 15 = 4

So, the length of FGFG is 44 units.

Would you like more details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. If FF is the midpoint of EGEG, what would the lengths of EFEF and FGFG be?
  2. How would you calculate FGFG if you only knew the coordinates of points EE, FF, and GG?
  3. If EF=15EF = 15 and FG=2x+3FG = 2x + 3, find xx when EG=19EG = 19.
  4. What happens to the length of FGFG if point FF moves closer to point GG?
  5. If FF divides EGEG in the ratio 3:13:1, what are the lengths of EFEF and FGFG?

Tip: When dealing with line segments and points on a line, breaking the problem down into smaller parts, as we did here, can simplify the calculations significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Geometry

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9