Question

Solve for x


Please explain step by step

Answer 1

• x=16

Explanation:

Since RQTS is a parallelogram

`\angle Q +\angle T=180^(o)`

`3x+5+9x-17=180^o`

`12x-12=180^o`

`12x-12+12=180+12`

`12x=192`

`\cfrac{12x}{12}=\cfrac{192}{12}`

`x=16`

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