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1 and 2 are supplementary.If m1 = (3x-17) and m2= (5x+21) find the value of x

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Answer:

22

Explanation:

m1 + m2 = 180

3x - 17 + 5x + 21 = 180

3x + 5x + 21 - 17 = 180

8x + 4 = 180

8x = 180 - 4

8x = 176

x = 176 / 8

x = 22

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