7. PQ contains points Rand S such that PR, RS and SQ are respectively three consecutive even
integers. If PQ is 54, find the length of the middle segment, RS

Respuesta :

Answer:

RS = 18

Step-by-step

PR = x

RS = x+2

SQ = x+4

x+(x+2)+(x+4)=54

3x+6=54

3x=48

x=16

PR = 16

RS = 18

SQ = 20