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Solve for x


7x+1
50° 80°

Solve for x 7x+1 50° 80°-example-1
User Thorstenvv
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

The sum of the 3 angles in a triangle = 180°

sum the 3 angles and equate to 180

7x + 1 + 50 + 80 = 180

7x + 131 = 180 ( subtract 131 from both sides )

7x = 49 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 7

User Egretos
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Hey there!

7x + 1 + 50 + 80 = 180°


COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

7x + 51 + 80 = 180°


7x + 131 = 180°


SUBTRACT 131 to BOTH SIDES

7x + 131 - 131 = 180° - 131


CANCEL out: 131 - 131 because it gives you 0

KEEP: 180 - 131 because it help solve for the x-value


NEW EQUATIONS 7x = 180 - 131


SIMPLIFY IT!

7x = 49


DIVIDE 7 to BOTH SIDES

7x/7 = 49/7


CANCEL out: 7/7 because it gives you 1

KEEP: 49/7 because it gives you the x-value


NEW EQUATION: x = 49/7


SIMPLIFY IT!


x = 7


Therefore, your answer is: x = 7


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)

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