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Need help to figure out how to solve for x

Need help to figure out how to solve for x-example-1
User Aidenhjj
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Answer:

31.64°

Explanation:

Since these angles are on a straight line, we know that these 2 angles add up to 180. So we can make an equation:


180 = (3x-9)+(2.5x+15)


180 = 5.5x+6


174 = 5.5x

x=
(174)/(5.5)

x= 31.64°( to 2 d.p.)

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