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Solve for x in the diagram below 100 x° x°

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From the property of line.

The sum of all the angles around a point on a staright line is always 180 degrees

In the given figure

The angle x , 100º and x are making angle at a single point on the line

So:

x + 100 + x = 180

Add similar terms together :

x + x + 100 = 180

2x + 100 = 180

Subtract 100 from both side :

2x + 100 - 100 = 180 - 100

2x = 80

Divide both side by 2

2x/2 = 80/2

x = 40º

Answer : x = 40º

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