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Can someone PLEASE answer this geometry question for me (SUPER IMPORTANT)

Can someone PLEASE answer this geometry question for me (SUPER IMPORTANT)-example-1

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

Since S is the midpoint, the length of the two shorter sides are identical.

2(x + 5) = 7x + 5 Distribute the 2

2x + 10 = 7x + 5 Subtract 2x from both sides

10 = 5x + 5 Subtract 5 from both sides.

5 = 5x Divide both sides by 5

x = 1

ST = x + 5

ST = 1 + 5

ST = 6

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