Answer:
QS = 34
Step-by-step explanation:
if R is the midpoint, then the two divided segments are equal to each other.
5x - 3 = 21 - x
Add x
6x - 3 = 21
Add 3.
6x = 24
Divide 6.
x = 4
Substitute this x value into any equation.
5(4) - 3 = 20 - 3 = 17
So half of QS is 17.
QS = 17 * 2 = 34
