SOLUTION: F to G is 2X-5 G to H is 3x + 1 FH is 56 Find the value of X

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Question 1031200: F to G is 2X-5
G to H is 3x + 1
FH is 56
Find the value of X

Found 2 solutions by Boreal, stanbon:
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2x-5 -------------------3x+1
They add to 56
5x+4=56
5x=60
x=12 ANSWER
the first segment is 19, the second segment is 37, and they add to 56.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
F to G is 2X-5
G to H is 3x + 1
FH is 56
Find the value of X
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F............(2X-5).....G.......(3x+1)........H
Distance from F to H = 56
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2X-5 + 3X+1 = 56
5X - 4 = 56
5X = 60
X = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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