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Please help me with this question!!!!

Please help me with this question!!!!-example-1

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

For trapezoid DEFG to be isosceles, measures of it's base angles must be equal.

i.e.


m\angle E =m\angle F


(5x+15)\degree =(7x - 9)\degree

5x + 15 = 7x - 9

5x - 7x = - 15 - 9

-2x = - 24

2x = 24


x = (24)/(2)

x = 12

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