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Solve for x and the missing measures given QS = 34 and TS = 3x + 2

Solve for x and the missing measures given QS = 34 and TS = 3x + 2-example-1
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Answer:

x = 5

TS = 17

QT = 17

Explanation:

The tick marks show us that line segment QT is equal to TS.

QS = QT + TS and QT and TS are the same length

34 = 2(3x + 2) Distribute the 2

34 = 6x + 4 Subtract 4 from both sides

30 = 6x Divide both sides by 6

5 = x

Substitute in 5 for x

3x + 2

3(5) + 2

15 + 2 = 17

TS is 17

QT is 17

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