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(4x+7) ° is congruent to [5(x-4)] °

What is the value of x?

(4x+7) ° is congruent to [5(x-4)] ° What is the value of x?-example-1
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Answer:

x=17

Explanation:

1) 4x +7 = 5(x-4) Congruent angles

2) 4x + 7 = 5x -10 Distributive Property

3) Simplify

4x + 7 = 5x - 10
-4x -4x
7 = x - 10
+10 +10

x = 17

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