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Solve for x. what is the measure of each indicated angle? show your work


Solve for x. what is the measure of each indicated angle? show your work ​-example-1

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Answer:

x is equal to 7

the measure of both angles is 23°

Explanation:

1. set both equations equal to each other

2. 4x - x is 3x

3. 16 + 5 is 21

4. 3x = 21

5. divide both sides by 3

6. x equals 7

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Answer:

Angle y is also 40 degrees. Angle x and y are vertical angles, thus they have the same angle measure.

Explanation:

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