Use the number line below, where RS = 5y +3, ST = 3y + 4, and RT = 10y - 3. a. What is the value of y?
b. Find RS, ST, and RT.

(a). y = 5

(b). RS = 28

     ST = 19

     RT = 47

Step-by-step explanation:

(a). There are three points R, S and T on a number line.

Therefore, RT = RS + ST (1)

Since, RT = 10y - 3

RS = 5y + 3

ST = 3y + 4

By substituting these values in the equation (1)

10y - 3 = (5y + 3) + (3y + 4)

10y - 3 = 8y + 7

10y - 8y = 7 + 3

2y = 10

y = 5

(b). RS =  5y + 3

           = 25 + 3

           = 28

      ST = 3y + 4

           = 15 + 4

           = 19

      RT = 10y - 3

            = 50 -3

            = 47