SOLUTION: Q is the midpoint of GHŻŻŻŻŻŻ , GQ=2x+3, and GH=5x−5 . What is the length of GQŻŻŻŻŻ ?

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Question 1045689: Q is the midpoint of GHŻŻŻŻŻŻ , GQ=2x+3, and GH=5x−5 .
What is the length of GQŻŻŻŻŻ ?
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Q is the midpoint of GHŻŻŻŻŻŻ , GQ=2x+3, and GH=5x-5 .
What is the length of GQŻŻŻŻŻ ?
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From the condition, 2*(2x+3) = 5x - 5.

Solve for x and then calculate the rest.