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How do I find the x value for both triangle 1 and 2? Please HELPPP IT'S DUE 1PM

How do I find the x value for both triangle 1 and 2? Please HELPPP IT'S DUE 1PM-example-1
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Answer:

1) x= 7

b) x = 10

Explanation:

The marks tell us that the side lengths are equal. That means that the angels are equal

4x + 5 = 6x - 9 Subtract 4x from both sides

5 = 2x - 9 Add 9 to both sides

14 = 2x Divide both sides by 2

x = 7

The two lines that are equal have equal opposite angles from the lines. The sum of the interior measures of a triangle is 180

4x + 15 + 4x + 15 +8x -10 =180 Combine line terms

16x + 20 = 180 Subtract 20 from both sides

16x = 160 Divide both sides by 16

x = 10

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