Point S is on line segment RT Given RT=5x−4, ST=3x, and RS=x, determine the numerical length of RS

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Bettsy · Answer 1 · 2024-04-07T04:06:47+0000

Answer:

RS = 4

Explanation:

since S is on segment RT , then

RT = RS + ST , that is

5x - 4 = x + 3x

5x - 4 = 4x ( subtract 4x from both sides )

x - 4 = 0 ( add 4 to both sides )

x = 4

Then

RS = x = 4