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MK is the segment bisector of RS Find the length of RS.

The length of RS is?

MK is the segment bisector of RS Find the length of RS. The length of RS is?-example-1
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Answer:

m(RS) = 34

Explanation:

Since, MK is the segment bisector of RS.

Therefore, segment MK will bisect RS in two equal segments RM and MS.

RM ≅ MS

m(RM) = m(SM) = 17

m(RM) + m(SM) = m(RS)

m(RS) = 17 + 17

m(RS) = 34

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