Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the vectors based on the number line as RS = 7y +3, ST = 5y +8, and RT = 83, the equation RS+ST = RT will be used to get the unknown.
Substituting the given equation into the expression we will have;
7y +3+5y +8 = 83
collect like terms'
7y+5y+3+8 = 83
12y + 11 = 83
12y = 83-11
12y = 72
y = 72/12
y = 6
b) Substitute y = 6 into RS and ST
Given RS = 7y+3
RS = 7(6)+3
RS = 42+3
RS = 45
For ST;
ST = 5y+8
ST = 5(6)+8
ST = 30+8
ST = 38
