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  • 18-09-2015
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Suppose M is the midpoint of line FG. Use the given information to find the missing measure or value.
FM= 5y + 13, MG= 5-3y FG=?

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WorldCitizen WorldCitizen
  • 28-09-2015
If it is the midpoint, then FG= FM+MG


Also, this means that they are of equal lenght, so

FM=MG
5y + 13= 5-3y
5y+3y=5+13
8y=18
y=[tex] \frac{18}{8} [/tex]=2.25

which means that the two halves are equal to 5y+13=5*2.25+13=24.25

and FG is double the lenght:

24.25*2=49


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