SOLUTION: If RS = 14 - 2x, ST = 6x - 5, and RT = 29, what is RS?

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Question 1184748: If RS = 14 - 2x, ST = 6x - 5, and RT = 29, what is RS?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathLover1:
Answer by ikleyn(52847)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The solution and the answer DEPEND on which of the three points, R, S or T, is located BETWEEN the two other points.

Accurately posed Math problem MUST explain it in the text.



Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If , , and, what is?
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