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S is the midpoint of RT. If RS= 9x and ST = x + 8, what is RS? Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, mixed number, or integer.
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S is the midpoint of RT. If RS= 9x and ST = x + 8, what is RS?

Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, mixed number, or integer.

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RS and ST must be equal so 5x + 17 = 8x -31. Thus, x = 16 and therefore RS = ST = 97.
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