Question

Use the number line below, where RS = 4y + 2, ST = 3y + 7, and RT = 44.

a. What is the value of y?
b. Find RS and ST.

Answer 1

Y = 5

Explanation:

RT = RS + ST

44 = 4y + 2 + 3y + 7

44 -2 -7 = 7y

35 = 7y

y = 5