Q. Question #1 *If RS=59 and ST=10x−31, find xYour answer
Understand Relationship: Understand the relationship between RS and ST. Since RS and ST are segments of a line or parts of a geometric figure, and they are given in terms of x, we can assume that RS+ST represents the total length of a line or the sum of both segments. We need to set up an equation that relates RS and ST.
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation.We know that RS=59 and ST=10x−31. If RS and ST are consecutive segments, then their sum should be equal to the total length. Therefore, we can write the equation as:RS+ST=59+(10x−31)
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation.Now we simplify the right side of the equation:59+(10x−31)=59+10x−3159+10x−31=10x+28
Equating RS and ST: Since RS+ST represents the total length, and RS is given as 59, we can equate RS to the simplified expression of ST.59=10x+28
Solve for x: Solve for x.Now we will isolate x by subtracting 28 from both sides of the equation:59−28=10x+28−2831=10x
Divide for x Value: Divide both sides by 10 to find the value of x.1031=1010x3.1=x
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