Question

Draw a diagram and find:

P is between E and F with PE=5x−4, EF=30, and PF=3x+2. FInd x, PE, and PF.

x =

PE =

PF =

Answer 1

PE + PF = EF ... 5x - 4 + 3x + 2 = 30

8x - 2 = 30

solve for x , then substitute back to find PE and PF