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Michael Shterenberg asked Aug 25, 2022

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Solve for x (and y if necessary) and explain your reasoning

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Michael Shterenberg asked Aug 25, 2022

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

(I'm assuming both equations are referring to the angle)

Set both equal to each other bc the angle is the same, and solve:

17x - 4 = 12 + 15x

+4 +4

17x = 16 + 15x

-15x -15x

2x = 16

x = 8

Jozef Chocholacek answered Aug 29, 2022

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