SOLUTION: Line segment RS=3x-3 and Line Segment ST=2x+6. What is the value of line segment RS if ST is twice the length of RS?
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Question 339417: Line segment RS=3x-3 and Line Segment ST=2x+6. What is the value of line segment RS if ST is twice the length of RS? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Line segment RS=3x-3 and Line Segment ST=2x+6. What is the value of line segment RS if ST is twice the length of RS?
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Draw the picture of R.....S................T
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Equation:
ST = 2(RS)
2x+6 = 2(3x-3)
2x+6 = 6x-6
4x = 12
x = 3
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RS = 3x-3 = 3*3-3 = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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