Question

S is the midpoint of RT, RS = 4x + 4, and ST = 6x. Find RT. Type your answer...

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

RT = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

Since S is the midpoint of RT , then

ST = RS , that is

6x = 4x + 4 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

2x = 4 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 2

Then

RT = RS + ST  = 4x + 4 + 6x = 10x + 4 , so

RT = 10(2) + 4 = 20 + 4 = 24