Answer:
a) y = 4
b) RS = 26, ST = 19, RT = 45
Step-by-step explanation:
From the line given, the following vector equation is true, RS + ST = RT since R, S and T lies in the same straight line.
Given RS = 6y + 2, ST = 3y + 7, and RT = 14y - 11
On substituting this values into the equation above we will have;
6y+2+(3y+7) = 14y-11
6y+2+3y+7 = 14y-11
Collect the like terms
6y+3y-14y = -11-7-2
9y-14y = -20
-5y = -20
y = 20/5
y = 4
Since RS = 6y + 2
RS = 6(4)+2
RS = 24+2
RS = 26
ST = 3y + 7
ST = 3(4)+7
ST = 12+7
ST = 19
Also, RT = 14y - 11
RT = 14(4)-11
RT = 56-11
RT = 45
