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Answer:

x = 29

Explanation:

The whole circle is 360°.

Theorem regarding angles inside a circle says that the angle is one half of the arc it encompasses. So m∠S = 0.5 * arc PQR. Also m∠Q = 0.5 * arc PSR.

Think about this, arc PQS + arc RQS = 360°. We have a formula for each of these arc measurements in terms of x.

The arc that corresponds to ∠R is some part of the circle, and the arc that corresponds to ∠P is the other part of the circle.

(5x + 20) + (7x - 8) = 360

12x + 12 = 360

12x = 348

x = 29

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