SOLUTION: how would you find the value of X in the equation DE=5x+3 EF=33 and E is the midpoint of DF

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Question 848606: how would you find the value of X in the equation DE=5x+3 EF=33 and E is the midpoint of DF
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi

D        E       F

 (5x+3)     33

E is the midpoint of DF

   5x+3 = 33

   5x = 30

    x = 6

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One of your statements is wrong.
DE has endpoints D and E.
EF has endpoints E and F.
DF has endpoints D and F.

Are two of your points the same point?

Do you have a picture or diagram?