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Please help me find x

Please help me find x-example-1
User Paul Bruno
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Answer:

x = 16°

Explanation:

angle 1 and angle 2 are equal

solve with an equation

63 - 2x = 79 - 3x

x = 79 - 63

x = 16°

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check

63 - 2 * 16 = 79 - 3 * 16

31 = 31

the answer is good

User Leeroy
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Answer:

  • x = 16

Explanation:

We know that:

  • ∠1 = ∠2 (Corresponding Angles)
  • ∠1 = 63 - 2x
  • ∠2 = 79 - 3x

Solution:

  • 63 - 2x = 79 - 3x
  • => 3x - 2x = 79 - 63
  • => x = 16

Hence, the measure of x is 16.

User Mike Brennan
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