Answer: y = 10
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Work Shown:
EI = EG
3y-10 = 2y
3y-10-2y = 0
y-10 = 0
y = 0+10
y = 10
Note how if y = 10, then
- EI = 3y-10 = 3*10-10 = 20
- EG = 2y = 2*10 = 20
Both EI and EG are 20 units long when y = 10. This confirms the answer.
