Question

Point S lies between points R and T on Line segment R T. A line contains points R, S, T. The space between R and S is 2 x. The space between S and T is 3 x. If RT is 10 centimeters long, what is ST?

Answer 1

C or 6 centimeters

Explanation:

Answer 2

`ST = 6cm`

Explanation:

Given

`RS =2x`

`ST = 3x`

`RT = 10`

Required

Find ST

From the question, we understand that S is between R and T.

So:

`RS + ST = RT`

Substitute known values

`2x + 3x = 10`

`5x =10`

Divide both sides by 5

`x =2`

Given that:

`ST = 3x`

`ST = 3 * 2`

`ST = 6cm`