Point R is on line segment QR. Given QR=3x-8, QS=3x,

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2022-02-11

Point R is on line segment QR. Given QR=3x-8, QS=3x, and RS=2x, determine the numerical lenght of RS.

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Madison Randolph

Madison Randolph

Beginner2022-02-12Added 20 answers

Given that R is on QS , then
QR + RS = QS, substitute values
3x - 8 + 2x = 3x, that is
5x - 8 = 3x (subtract 3x from both sides)
2x - 8 = 0 (add 8 to both sides)
2x = 8 (divide both sides by 2)
x = 4
Thus
RS = 2x = 2 × 4 = 8

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