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Solve for x.
(6x + 4)º
5x

Solve for x. (6x + 4)º 5x-example-1
User Aryan Pitliya
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Answer:

x = 16

Explanation:

6x + 4 and 5x are adjacent angles on a straight line and sum to 180° , that is

6x + 4 + 5x = 180

11x + 4 = 180 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

11x = 176 ( divide both sides by 11 )

x = 16

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