Point S is on line segment RT. Given ST=3 and RT=20, determine the length RS.

Damiano Miazzi asked Sep 21, 2022

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Damiano Miazzi asked Sep 21, 2022

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Answer:

RS = 17

Explanation:

Given S lies on RT , then

RS + ST = RT , that is

RS + 3 = 20 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

RS = 17

PWiggin answered Sep 28, 2022

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