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Determine the value of X.
Can someone help? Explain steps on how to do this? Thanks

Determine the value of X. Can someone help? Explain steps on how to do this? Thanks-example-1
User Huy Duy
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Angles on a straight line always adds up to 180°

The angle on the left side of 100° is, (180-100) = 80

Do the same with 80° and the angle beneath it (Remember! angles add up to 180° on a straight line).

Hence, 180 - (x+105) = 80
=> 180-80 = x+105
=> 100-105 = x
x = -5
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