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question about geometry?
If point S is between R and T on a segment, RS = 3x + 5, ST = x – 2 and RT = 39, then RS = ??
Explain if possible. Thanks!
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- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
Okay so imagine a line
R________________S_______________T
so you do (3x+5) +( x-2)= 39 because RS + ST = RT.
(4x+3)= 39
(4x)=36
x=9
so subtitute x for 3x+5 which would equal 32. the answer is 32
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