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Solve for x.
78
5x-1
15x-3

Solve for x. 78 5x-1 15x-3-example-1
User Sategroup
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

Angle S and R are remote interior angles which means that they would add up to equal angle RQK.

78+5x-1=15x-3

Combine like terms

77+5x=15x-3

Add 3 on both sides

80+5x=15x

Subtract 5x on both sides

80=10x

Divide 10 on both sides

x=8

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