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Rs = 8y + 4 , ST = 4y + 8 , and RT = 36 , find the value of y
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Rs = 8y + 4 , ST = 4y + 8 , and RT = 36 , find the value of y

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I assume that you meant RS and ST are segments of RT. If that is true then:

RS+ST=RT, using the values for these given...

8y+4+4y+8=36 combine like terms on left side

12y+12=36 subtract 12 from both sides

12y=24 divide both sides by 12

y=2
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