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  • 02-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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If S is the midpoint of RT, RS = 5x + 17, and ST = 8x - 31, find the value of x and the measure of RS.

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benneal
benneal benneal
  • 02-05-2020

Answer: 13x-14

Step-by-step explanation:

5x+17+8x-31

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RedAspect RedAspect
  • 12-10-2020

5x+17=8x-31

-5x to both sides

17=3x-31

+31 to both sides

48=3x

48 divided by 3

x=16

RS=5(16)+17

RS=97

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