Question

given parallelogram defg below, $eh = 57$. if $hg = -x + 1$, solve for $x$.
answer attempt 1 out of 2
$x = $

Explanation:

Step1: Set segments equal

In a parallelogram, diagonals bisect each other, so $EH = HG$.
$57 = -x + 1$

Step2: Isolate $x$

Subtract 1 from both sides, then multiply by -1.
$57 - 1 = -x$
$56 = -x$
$x = -56$

Answer:

$x = -56$