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Relationships in Triangles

In need help Relationships in Triangles-example-1
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Answer: x = 17

Step-by-step explanation: Since ray SQ bisects <TSR, we know

that the m<TSQ ≅ m<QSR by the definition of an angle bisector.

So we can setup the equation (3x - 9) + (3x - 9) = 84

using the angle addition postulate.

Simplifying on the left gives us 6x - 18 = 84.

Now add 18 to both sides to get 6x = 102.

Now divide both sides by 6 so x = 17.

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