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A, B, and C are collinear, and point B lies in between point A and point C. Point D is a point not on the line. Given thatmZABD = (x - 2)° and mZCBD = (5x), find mZCBD.

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Answer:

70degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

The diagrammatical representation of the statement is as shown;

Since the sum of angles on a straight line is 180degrees, then;

m8x+2 + 5x = 180

13x + 2 = 180

13x = 180 + 2

13x = 182

x = 182/13

x = 14

Get mmmmHence the measure of m

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