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a. In the figure below, mzLMP = 100°
N
(2x+5)
(3x+10)
M
What is the value of x?

L a. In the figure below, mzLMP = 100° N (2x+5) (3x+10) M What is the value of x?-example-1

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Answer:

x = 17

Explanation:

the angle LMP is composed of the sum of the 2 angles LMN and PMN, that is

∠ LMN + ∠ PMN = ∠ LMP ( substitute values )

2x + 5 + 3x + 10 = 100

5x + 15 = 100 ( subtract 15 from both sides )

5x = 85 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 17

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