SOLUTION: If R is the midpoint of line ST, SR=3x+8,and RT =5x-6, find the measure of line SR .

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Question 413949: If R is the midpoint of line ST, SR=3x+8,and RT =5x-6, find the measure of line SR .
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
If R is the midpoint of line ST, then RS = RT
SR=3x+8,and RT =5x-6
3x+8 = 5x-6
14 = 2x
x = 7; SR = 21+8 = 29

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