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How do I solve for x? And Would the answer be 24?

How do I solve for x? And Would the answer be 24?-example-1

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Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

The given triangle is a right-angled triangle

Sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees

The angles in the triangle are:

(2x + 1)°, (5x + 5)°, and 90°

(2x + 1) + (5x + 5) + 90 = 180

2x + 5x + 96 = 180

7x = 180 - 96

7x = 84

x = 84/7

x = 12

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