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  • 23-08-2021
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Point R is on line segment QS
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. Given QR=3x−8, QS=3x, and RS=2x, determine the numerical length of RS .

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isabellacatherine99
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  • 23-08-2021

Answer: 8

Step-by-step explanation:

QS = RS + QR

3x = 2x + 3x-8

3x = 5x - 8

8 = 2x

8/2 = x

4 = x

RS = 2x = 2(4) = 8

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