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MVUT =175, mVUJ=17x-3, and mJUT=17x+8. Find x
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MVUT =175, mVUJ=17x-3, and mJUT=17x+8. Find x

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The diagram of the three angles is shown below with point U as the point where all three lines meet.

Angles property: Angles around a point add up to 360°

We set up an equation


175+17x-3+17x+8=360

180+34x=360

34x=360-180

34x=180

x= (180)/(34)= (90)/(17)
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