How do I find x? (Note: read the rest of the question in the picture.)

asked Jan 25, 2023 211k views

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by Asafm

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Given, both the angles are congruent. So we simply equate the expressions for the angles and solve for x.

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$\begin{gathered} 8x-34=5x+2 \\ 8x-5x=34+2 \\ 3x=36 \\ x=(36)/(3) \\ x=12 \end{gathered}$

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