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Find x in the question

Find x in the question-example-1
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Answer:

x = 23

Explanation:

Same-side interior angles are supplementary (they add to 180°).

Using this knowledge, we can construct the equation:

(2x + 25)° + (3x + 40)° = 180°

First, combine like terms.

(2x + 3x)° + (25 + 40)° = 180°

5x° + 65° = 180°

Next, subtract 65° from both sides.

5x° = (180 - 65)°

5x° = 115°

Then, divide both sides by 5.

x° = (115/5)°

x° = 23°

Finally, remove the degrees from both sides.

x = 23

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