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2

4x + 1
4
3
6
5
2x + 41
7
What is the value of x?
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2 4x + 1 4 3 6 5 2x + 41 7 What is the value of x? V-example-1
User Bokov
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

4x + 1 and 2x + 41 are alternate exterior angles and are congruent , then

4x + 1 = 2x + 41 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

2x + 1 = 41 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

2x = 40 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 20

User Philip Callender
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