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Solve for x, given that point R is between points Q and S and QR = 6x-20 and RS = 5x-24 and QS = 55.

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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

QR + RS = QS

6x - 20 + 5x - 24 = 55

11x - 44 = 55

11x = 99

x = 9 <--- This is the answer

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