SOLUTION: Hi! 9. In parallelogram DEFG, DH = x + 1, HF = 3y, GH = 3x � 4, and HE = 5y + 1. Find the values of x and y. The diagram is not drawn to scale. Image URL: http://prntscr.co

Question 1105093: Hi!
9. In parallelogram DEFG, DH = x + 1, HF = 3y, GH = 3x � 4, and HE = 5y + 1. Find the values of x and y. The diagram is not drawn to scale.
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Could someone please help me? I'm confused on this one.
Thanks!
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
DH=HF
x+1=3y
x=3y-1
GH=HE
3x-4=5y+1
3(3y-1)-4=5y+1
9y-3-4=5y+1
4y=8
y=2
x=3(2)-1=5

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