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Find the value of x ​

Find the value of x ​-example-1
User Drsealks
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

A right angle is equal to 90 degrees

The sum of the angles, 55 and 5x, should equal 90

55 + 5x = 90

Isolate the variable

Subtract both sides by 55

55 - 55 + 5x = 90 - 55

5x = 35

Divide both sides by 5

5x ÷ 5 = 35 ÷ 5

x = 7

User KSib
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X =7
Since it is a right angle, it means that it is 90 degrees.
Thus, you can add both angles and make them equal to 90 like so, and solve for x.
5x + 55 = 90
5x = 35
X=7
User Boggin
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