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Solve for x. Triangle stuff

Solve for x. Triangle stuff-example-1
User Jrutter
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

these 2 angles are supplementary angles meaning added together they will equal 180 degrees

so we can add them together and set it equal to 180

(8x-3)+(16x-33)=180

combine like terms

(8x+16x)+(-3-33)=180

24x-36=180

+36. +36

24x=216

/24. /24

x=9

hopes this helps

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