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Find ST if S between R and T, SR=2x+7,ST=x-6,and RT=100

Find ST if S between R and T, SR=2x+7,ST=x-6,and RT=100-example-1
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We are given that,

The S is between R and T.

I am going to explain it visually.

As you can see, S is in the mid of R and T. So by figure/definition

RT = SR + ST

Now, put the values in the equation

100 = (2x+7) + (x - 6)

100 = 2x + x + 7 - 6

100 = 3x + 1

100 - 1 = 3x

3x = 99

x = 99/3 = 33

Now, put the value of 'x' is ST equation

ST = x - 6

ST = 33 - 6

ST = 27

Hence, the value of ST is 27.

Find ST if S between R and T, SR=2x+7,ST=x-6,and RT=100-example-1
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