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Solve for x in the figure below

Solve for x in the figure below-example-1
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

5x - 21 = 2x + 39 (corresponding angles are congruent)

Collect like terms

5x - 2x = 21 + 39

3x = 60

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = 60/3

x = 20

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