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Point T is on line segment SU. Given SU = 5x, TU = 2x, and ST = 4x – 3,determine the numerical length of TU.

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We had the following situation:

So, we can write the following equation:

SU = ST + TU

5x = (4x - 3) + 2x

Solving for x, we get:

5x = 4x - 3 + 2x

5x = 6x - 3

5x + 3 = 6x - 3 + 3

5x + 3 = 6x

5x + 3 - 5x = 6x - 5x

3 = x

Then, if x is equal to 3, TU is equal to:

TU = 2x

TU = 2(3)

TU = 6

Answer: The numerical length of TU is 6

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