Answer to Question #291754 in Geometry for emily

Question

if RS = 5x +6 ,ST=3x, and RT=30,find RS

Answer 1

If point S is between R and T on $\bar {RT}$

Then $(5x+6)+3x=30$

$8x=24$

$x=3$

RS $=5(3)+6$

$=21$