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Use the triangle sum theorem to find 7x + 4x + x = 180

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Answer: x = 15

Step-by-step explanation: Combine like terms

7 x plus 4 x plus x equals 180

12 x equals 180

2

Divide both sides by the same factor

12 x equals 180

the fraction with numerator 12 x and denominator 12 end fraction equals the fraction with numerator 180 and denominator 12 end fraction

3

Simplify

Solution

x equals 15

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