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Point S lies between points R and T on Line segment R T. A line contains points R, S, T. The space between R and S is 2 x. The space between S and T is 3 x. If RT is 10 centimeters long, what is ST?

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Answer:

C or 6 centimeters

Explanation:

User Deltab
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Answer:


ST = 6cm

Explanation:

Given


RS =2x


ST = 3x


RT = 10

Required

Find ST

From the question, we understand that S is between R and T.

So:


RS + ST = RT

Substitute known values


2x + 3x = 10


5x =10

Divide both sides by 5


x =2

Given that:


ST = 3x


ST = 3 * 2


ST = 6cm

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