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Lines DE and AB intersect at point C.

What is the value of X?

12
25
38
52

ignore the answer i marked, i was guessing around. ​

Lines DE and AB intersect at point C. What is the value of X? 12 25 38 52 ignore the-example-1
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

∠ACE and ∠ECB form a straight angle whose sum = 180°, hence

2x + 2 + 5x + 3 = 180

7x + 5 = 180 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

7x = 175 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 25 → C

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