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Find the value of x in the figure below 13x+8 2x+7

Find the value of x in the figure below 13x+8 2x+7-example-1

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Explanation:

step 1. (13x + 8) + (2x + 7) = 180 (definition of same side interior angles)

step 2. 15x + 15 = 180 (like terms)

step 3. 15x = 165 (subtract 15 from each side)

step 4. x = 11. (divide both sides by 15)

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