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Find the value of x if line RS bisects AB and RS = 36

Find the value of x if line RS bisects AB and RS = 36-example-1

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18 + 2y + 6 = 36
2y = 12
y = 6

Since RS bisects AB,
25 - 3x = 2y + 5
25 - 3x = 2(6) + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17
3x = 25 - 17 = 8
x = 8/3
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