Math Problem Statement
If DF = 9x - 39, find EF. The line segment shows that DE = 47 and EF = 3x + 10.
Solution
We are given the information:
- The line segment shows that and .
To find , we'll follow these steps:
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The total length of can be expressed as: Substituting the known values:
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Now, solve for : Simplify: Subtract from both sides: Add 39 to both sides: Divide by 6:
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Now that we have , substitute it into the expression for :
Thus, the length of is .
Would you like any more details or have further questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How can you verify the solution by checking ?
- What would happen if were unknown instead of ?
- How does segment addition work geometrically in this problem?
- Can this method be applied to any type of line segment with different expressions?
- How does solving for affect finding other line segment values?
Tip: Always check the total length of the line to confirm your solution.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Solving Linear Equations
Segment Addition
Formulas
DF = DE + EF
Theorems
Segment Addition Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10