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In the figure below, what is the length of PS in terms of x please help

In the figure below, what is the length of PS in terms of x please help-example-1
User FoxneSs
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Answer:

B)x+22

Explanation:

to understand the solving steps

you need to know about:

  • algebra
  • segment
  • line
  • PEMDAS

given:

PQ=2x+4

QR=8

RS=10-x

let's solve:

to find PS

we need to add PQ,QR,RS

According to the question

PQ+QR+RS

2x+4+8+10-x

2x-x+4+8+10

2x-x+12+10 (combine the like terms)

x+22 (collect the like terms)

User Overbeeke
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Answer:

B) x+22

Explanation:

PS= PQ+QR+RS

PS= 2x+4+8+10-x

PS= x+22

Hope this helps you.

User Pantelis
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