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13. Solve for x. Please help

13. Solve for x. Please help-example-1

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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

The sum of the four angles of a quadrilateral add up top 360°

Given:

m∠A = (5x+14)°

m∠b = 109°

m∠C = (3x+8)°

m∠D = 109°°

Here we are given actual values for two angles as 109°. Their sum is: 109 + 109 = 218°

The sum of the remaining two angles which are expressions in x should be:

360 - 218 = 142°

This is the sum of m∠A an m∠C

Substituting the terms for the two angle measures we get

(5x+14) + (3x+8) = 142

5x+14 + 3x+8 = 142

Grouping like terms:

5x + 3x + 14 + 8 = 142

8x + 22 = 142

8x = 142- 22

8x = 120

x = 120/4

x = 15

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