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In triangle LNM, what is the value of x?

In triangle LNM, what is the value of x?-example-1

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If all sides have the same length, then this is an equilateral triangle. Therefore, the measures of the angles are the same and amount to 60°.

Therefore we have the equations:

7x - 3 = 60 add 3 to both sides

7x = 63 divide both sides by 7

x = 9

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11y + 5 = 60 subtract 5 from both sides

11y = 55 divide both sides by 11

y = 5

Check:

m∠N = (7x - 3)° → m∠N = (7(9) - 3)° = (63 - 3)° = 60°

m∠M = (11y + 5)° → m∠M = (11(5) + 5)° = (55 + 5)° = 60°

CORRECT :)

Answer: x = 9 and y = 5

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