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Solve for x - please help.

Solve for x - please help.-example-1
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Answer:

x =20°

Explanation:

since both sides are equal

3x° = (5x-40°)

3x = 5x - 40°

CLT( collect like terms)

40°= 5x - 3x

40° = 2x

40°/2= 2x/2

20° = x

therefore x =20°

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