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Solve for x PLEASE HELP

Solve for x PLEASE HELP-example-1

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Answer:

x=2.202545727

Explanation:

Use the Law of Sines:

a=b(sinα /sinβ)

3x+12=(x+25)(sin40 /sin70)

3x+12=(x+25)(0.6840402867)

3x+12=0.6840402867x+17.10100717

2.315959713x+12=17.10100717

2.315959713x=5.10100717

x=2.202545727

So x=2.202545727

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