Question

Solve for x of the triangle
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Answer 1

`x=3`

Explanation:

Since on one side of the triangle, both of the side halves are equal, then 5x-4 and 3x+2 are equal.

`5x-4=3x+2`

We can just use simple algebra to find x.

`5x-4=3x+2\\5x=3x+6\\2x=6\\x=3`