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67 Solve for the value of x. 6x+16 12x+2 8​

67 Solve for the value of x. 6x+16 12x+2 8​-example-1
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

These 2 angles are both on a straight line, meaning that the total angle sum is 180°.

We can write an equation:

180=(6x+16)+(12x+2)

combine like terms

180=18x+18

subtract 18 from both sides

162=18x

divide both sides by 18

9=x

Hope this helps! :)

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