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Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

RT = ST + RS

RT = x + 5, ST = 4x - 9, RS = x - 2

x + 5 = 4x - 9 + x - 2

Combine like terms

x + 5 = 5x - 11

Add 11 to both sides

x + 16 = 5x

Subtract x from both sides

16 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4

4 = x

Find RT

RT = x + 5

x = 4

RT = 4 + 5

RT = 9

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Answer:

RT = 9

Step-by-step explanation:

        R         x - 2                   S        4x - 9             T

        +-------------------------------+--------------------------+

                                         x + 5

RT = RS + ST

x + 5 = x - 2 + 4x - 9

x + 5 = 5x - 11

-4x = -16

x = 4

RT = x + 5

RT = 4 + 5

RT = 9