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Solve for x. Show all work

Solve for x. Show all work-example-1
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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Triangle DGH is isosceles with base angles at D and G. The external angle 134° at H is the sum of those two base angles, so we have ...

2(5x+7) = 134

5x +7 = 67 . . . . . divide by 2

5x = 60 . . . . . . . subtract 7

x = 12 . . . . . . . . divide by 5

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