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I need help solving x-example-1
User Buford
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

The exterior angle is equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles.

5x+20 = 20 + 6x-12

Combine like terms.

5x+20 = 6x +8

Subtract 5x from each side.

5x+20-5x = 6x+8-5x

20 = x+8

Subtract 8 from each side.

20-8 = x+8-8

12 =x

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