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Use what you know about angles to solve for x

Use what you know about angles to solve for x-example-1

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Answer:

x = 22

Explanation:

The combined angle is 90 degrees since it's a right angle

(x + 15) + (3x - 17) = 90

Add your common values

4x - 2 = 90

Add 2 to both sides

4x = 88

Divide each side by 4

x = 22

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