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In the diagram, P is a point on ST such that P is between S and T. If SP = x + 3, PT =2x-1 and ST = 17, find the length of PT

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Based on the given parameters, the numerical length of PT is 9 units

How to determine the length of PT?

The given parameters are:

P is a point on ST such that P is between S and T.

SP = x + 3,

PT = 2x - 1

ST = 17

The statement "P is a point on ST such that P is between S and T" implies that

ST = SP + PT

Substitute the known values in the above equation

17 = x + 3 + 2x - 1

Evaluate the like terms

17 = 3x + 2

Add 2 to both sides of the equation

3x = 15

Divide both sides of the equation by 3

So, we have

x = 5

Substitute x = 5 in PT = 2x - 1

So, we have

PT = 2 x 5 - 1

Evaluate

PT = 9

Hence, the numerical length of PT is 9 units

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