SOLUTION: Find the values of the variables in DEFG DG= 2x+2 EF= 3x-3 DE= 3x+1 GF= 2x+6

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Question 834885: Find the values of the variables in DEFG
DG= 2x+2
EF= 3x-3
DE= 3x+1
GF= 2x+6

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the values of the variables in DEFG
DG= 2x+2
EF= 3x-3
DE= 3x+1
GF= 2x+6
Assuming opposite sides are equal
EF = DG
therefore
3x-3 = 2x+2
3x - 2x = 2 + 3
x = 5
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You can check this using DE = GF

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