Question

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Answer 1

`3x + 22 = 142 (vertica \: number \\ are \: equal \: each \: other)\\ \\ 3x = 142 - 22 \\ \\ 3x = 120 \\ \\ x = (120)/(3) \\ \\ x = 40`

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Answer 2

x = 40°

Explanation:

142 = 3x + 22

142 - 22 = 3x

120 = 3x

x = 120/3

x = 40

Check:

142 = 3*40 + 22

142 = 120+22