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If DT = 60, find the value of x. Then find
DS and ST.
2x - 8
3x - 12
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S
T
Only enter number for your answers.
x= 3
DS =
ST =

If DT 60 find the value of x Then find DS and ST 2x 8 3x 12 D S T Only enter number for your answers x 3 DS ST class=

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Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

DS + ST = DT , substitute values

2x - 8 + 3x - 12 = 60 , that is

5x - 20 = 60 ( add 20 to both sides )

5x = 80 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 16

Then

DS = 2x - 8 = 2(16) - 8 = 32 - 8 = 24

ST = 3x - 12 = 3(16) - 12 = 48 - 12 = 36