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Help lol solve for x-example-1
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

(8x - 4)° + (3x + 17)° = (17x - 23)° => exterior angle theorem

Solve for x

8x - 4 + 3x + 17 = 17x - 23

Add like terms

11x + 13 = 17x - 23

11x - 17x = -13 - 23

-6x = -36

Divide both sides by -6

x = 6

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