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Find the value of x in the figure.

Find the value of x in the figure.-example-1
User JHowIX
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The two angles are supplementary which means they add to 180 degrees. To solve for x, set the sum of the expressions equal to 180:

(8x + 5) + (13x - 14) = 180

Combine like terms

21x - 9 = 180

Solve for x

21x = 189

x = 189/21

x = 9




User Erfan Ahmed
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final answer: x=9

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