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  • 14-10-2020
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If S is the midpoint of RT , RS=8x+11 and ST =14x-1 find x

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AkoSiJuan AkoSiJuan
  • 14-10-2020

Answer:

From the given, we establish this relationship:

RS + ST = RT

RS = ST since S is the midpoint of RT

Thus, let's use RS = ST to find x,

By substituting the given expressions:

RS = ST

8x + 11 = 14x - 1

12 = 6x

x = 12/6

thus,

x = 2

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