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In isosceles AABC, MZA = 3(x + 5) + 7 and
mzC = 25°. Prove that x = 1.

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Final answer:

Upon solving the equation with the given angle measures in the isosceles triangle, the value calculated for x is 18.5, not 1. This suggests a possible misunderstanding or error in the question details provided.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the details in the question, we have an isosceles triangle ABC with angles ∠A and ∠C. The angle measure of ∠A is given as 3(x + 5) + 7 and the angle measure of ∠C is given as 25°. Since triangle ABC is isosceles, ∠A is equal to ∠B, and since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180°, we can set up the following equation:

3(x + 5) + 7 + 3(x + 5) + 7 + 25 = 180

Simplifying the equation, we get:

6(x + 5) + 14 + 25 = 180

6x + 30 + 39 = 180

6x + 69 = 180

6x = 111

x = 18.5

The equation does not result in x = 1, which suggests there might be an error in the given information or in the interpretation of the question. It's important to double-check the given values and the question itself.

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