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Where RS = 6y + 2, ST = 2y + 7, and RT = 13y - 21.

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Explanation:

The question is incomplete but a possibility is that the given parameters are points on a straight line.

I'll answer base on that assumption.


RS = 6y + 2


ST =2y + 7


RT =13y -21

To solve for y, we have that:


RT = RS + ST

This gives:


13y - 21 = 6y + 2 + 2y + 7

Collect Like Terms


13y - 6y - 2y = 21 +2+7


5y = 30

Divide both sides by 5


y = 6

To get the measure of each line. Substitute 6 for y in


RS = 6y + 2


ST =2y + 7


RT =13y -21


RS = 6 * 6 + 2 = 36 + 2 = 38


ST = 2*6 + 7 = 12 +7 = 19


RT = 13*6 - 21 = 78 - 21 = 57

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