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I have already found X . I need help finding m<2

I have already found X . I need help finding m<2-example-1
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Given:


m\angle1=8x-102\text{ and }m\angle4=2x+6

Required:


\text{ Find the measure of }\angle2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:


m\angle1=m\angle4

Step 2:


\begin{gathered} 8x-102=2x+6 \\ 6x=108 \\ x=18 \end{gathered}

Step 3:


\begin{gathered} m\angle1=8(18)-102 \\ m\angle1=144-102 \\ m\angle1=42 \\ Now, \\ m\angle1+m\angle2=180 \\ 42+m\angle2=180 \\ m\angle2=180-42 \\ m\angle2=138 \end{gathered}

Answer:

Measure of angle 2 equals 138.

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