The measures of the exterior angles of a triangle are 2x°,6x°, and 7x°. Solve for x.

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The Lazy Log asked Jul 14, 2022

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The measures of the exterior angles of a triangle are 2x°,6x°, and 7x°. Solve for x.

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Answer:

x=24

Explanation:

2x+6x+7x=360
15x=360

15x/15=360/15
x=24

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Answer:

24 degrees

Explanation:

The sum of the exterior angles of a triangle is 360 degrees

2x + 6x + 7x = 360

15x = 360

x = 24

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