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 .
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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