document.write( "Question 1204032: If FG = x + 3, GH = 4x, and FH = 8, what is FG? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #840030 by ikleyn(52797) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Then FG + GH = FH, or\r\n" );
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document.write( "    (x+3) + (4x) = 8.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It implies\r\n" );
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document.write( "    5x = 8 - 3\r\n" );
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document.write( "    5x = 5\r\n" );
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document.write( "     x = 5/5 = 1\r\n" );
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document.write( "    FG = x+3 = 1 + 3 = 4.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  Under the accepted assumption, FG = 4.\r\n" );
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