G is between F and H. If GH=6 and FG=8x+2, and FH=16, find FG

Answer 1

Hello, Joce,

FGH

We know that FH=16, the total length

We're told that GH=6, so FG must be (16-6) or 10

We're also given that FG = 8x+2, but we know from above that FG=10

Therefore, 8x+2=10

x=1

Bob

Answer 2

Since G is between F and H:

FH = FG + GH

16 = (8x+2) +6

x=1