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A dog weighs 50 pounds and the veterinarian thinks it needs to lose 6 pounds. Mikala

A dog weighs 50 pounds and the veterinarian thinks it needs to lose 6 pounds. Mikala wrote the equation x + 6 = 50 to represent this situation. Kirk wrote the equation 50 − x = 6. Which equation is correct? A.) Kirk's equation is correct. B.) Mikala's equation is correct. C.) Both equations are correct. Another correct equation is?
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camk4420
camk4420
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x = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

DE = 3x + 2, EF = x + 5, DF = 23

As per segment addition postulate

DE + EF = DF

Substituting values:

3x + 2 + x + 5 = 234x + 7 = 234x = 16x = 4

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