Question

If PR = 4x - 2 and RS = 3x - 5, which expression represents PS?

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Answer 1

Expression that represents PS: 7x - 7

Solution:

Given that,

PR = 4x - 2

RS = 3x - 5

To find: Expression that represents PS

PR and RS are line segments in the line PS

Therefore, we add segments PR and RS together to solve for the line PS

PS = PR + RS

Substitute the values

PS = 4x - 2 + 3x - 5

Combine the like terms

PS = 7x - 7

Thus expression that represents PS is found