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Find the value of j. Show all steps to the solution and give reason to your calculations

Find the value of j. Show all steps to the solution and give reason to your calculations-example-1
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Answer:

j=50°

Explanation:

10x-20=5x-3+4x-2( ext angle of ∆)

10x-5x-4x=-3-2+20

x= 15

substitute the value if x

10(15)-20+ j=180 ( sum of angles in straight line)

130+j=180

j=180-130

j=50°

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