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Point Given the information belowhat is the value of x? Be careful identifying each angle.

Point Given the information belowhat is the value of x? Be careful identifying each-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

Let


\begin{gathered} \measuredangle QRS=7x-2(\text{blue)} \\ \measuredangle QRT=9x+1(\text{red)} \\ \measuredangle SRT=15\text{ (green)} \end{gathered}

then

blue +green = red


\measuredangle QRS+\measuredangle SRT=\measuredangle\text{QRT}

Step 2

replace and solve for x


\begin{gathered} \measuredangle QRS+\measuredangle SRT=\measuredangle\text{QRT} \\ (7x-2)+15=9x+1 \\ 7x-2+15=9x+1 \\ 7x+13=9x+1 \\ 7x-9x=1-13 \\ -2x=-12 \\ x=(-12)/(-2) \\ x=6 \end{gathered}

I hope this helps you

Point Given the information belowhat is the value of x? Be careful identifying each-example-1
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