Question

If rs=2x-1 and st=4x+7 then x=
rt=60

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

Given

• RS = 2x - 1
• ST = 4x + 7
• RT = 60
• x= ?

Solution

Since S is the point on the line segment RT,

RT = RS + ST, and

• 60 = 2x - 1 + 4x + 7
• 60 = 6x + 6
• 10 = x + 1
• x = 10 - 1
• x = 9