Question

RT = 29, RS = 2x + 1, ST = 6x + 4. What is the length of RS?

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

Given

RT=29

RS=2x+1

ST=6x+4

Now,

From the figure attached

RT=RS+ST

29=2x+1+6x+4

29=8x+5

29-5=8x

24=8x

x=3

Now,

Length of RS can be calculated as:

RS=2x+1

RS=2(3)+1

RS=7

Answer is 7