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What is the value of x

What is the value of x-example-1
User Xidobix
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the 2 equations are vertical angles, which mean they are equal to each other.

Set them to equal and solve for X:

x+40 = 3x

Subtract 1x from each side:

40 = 2X

Divide both sides by 2:

X = 40/2

X = 20



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