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T.

2
3x + 2
S
53°
Q
+x+3
y + 1
R
What is the value of y?
(1 point)
04
O 3
02
O 1

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Answer:

To determine the value of y, we need to examine the given information.

From the given figure, we can see that the labels are as follows:

Side QS: 3x + 2

Side SR: x + 3

Side RQ: y + 1

In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.

Using this information, we can set up the following inequality:

(3x + 2) + (x + 3) > (y + 1)

Simplifying the inequality:

4x + 5 > y + 1

Rearranging the inequality:

y < 4x + 4

Therefore, the value of y can be any number less than 4x + 4.

Without knowing the specific value of x, we cannot determine the exact value of y.

Hence, the answer cannot be determined based on the given information.

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