Point E is between points D and F. If DE = x-4, EF = 2x+5 , and DF= 4x-8, find X

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Point E is between points D and F. If DE = x-4, EF = 2x+5 , and DF= 4x-8

 (x-4)+(2x+5)=4x-8
3x+1=4x-8
 

Finally, add/subtract like terms. Subtract 3x from both sides and add 8 to both sides which yields to 

x=9. 

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