SOLUTION: Points D, E, F, and G are on a line, in that order.If DE = 2, FG = 5, and DF = 6, what is the value of EG (DG) ? (A) 13 (B) 18 (C) 19 (D) 42 (E) 99

Algebra ->  Points-lines-and-rays -> SOLUTION: Points D, E, F, and G are on a line, in that order.If DE = 2, FG = 5, and DF = 6, what is the value of EG (DG) ? (A) 13 (B) 18 (C) 19 (D) 42 (E) 99      Log On


   

Question 328083: Points D, E, F, and G are on a line, in that order.If DE = 2, FG = 5, and DF = 6, what is the value of EG (DG) ?
(A) 13 (B) 18 (C) 19 (D) 42 (E) 99
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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+DE=2
FG=5
DF=6
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DE%2BEF=DF
2%2BEF=6
EF=4
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EG=EF%2BFG
EG=4%2B5
EG=9
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DE%2BEF%2BFG=DG
2%2B4%2B5=DG
DG=11
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+EG%28DG%29=9%2811%29=99+
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E) is the correct answer.