SOLUTION: Algebra RS=8y+4, ST=4y+8, RT=15y-9
a. What is the value of y?
b.Find RS, ST, and RT.
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Question 653489: Algebra RS=8y+4, ST=4y+8, RT=15y-9
a. What is the value of y?
b.Find RS, ST, and RT.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, MathLover1:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Presumably, point S is on the segment RT somewhere between R and T. So the measure of RS plus the measure of ST must be the measure of RT.
\ +\ (4y\ +\ 8)\ =\ 15y\ -\ 9)
a. Solve for 
b. Calculate 
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John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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