Question

RM = x + 3 and MS = 2x –1 x=_______

and RM =______

HELP

Answer 1

x = 4, RM = 7

Explanation:

Given RM = x+3 and MS = 2x-1, if M is on between R and S, then RM = MS

x+3 = 2x-1

collect like terms;

x - 2x = -1-3

-x = -4

Divide both sides by -1

-x/-1 = -4/-1

x = 4

Since RM = x+3, substitute x = 4 into the expression to get the lrngth of Rm.

RM = 4+3

RM = 7

Hence x = 4, RM = 7