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Please solve for x!!!

Please solve for x!!!-example-1

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Answer:

x=20

set them equal to eac hother

7x-99=2x+1

-2x+99-2x+99

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5x=100

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5 5

x=20

User Roma Rush
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

The two angles are verticals angles and vertical angles are equal

7x -99 = 2x+1

Subtract 2x from each side

7x-99-2x =2x+1-2x

5x-99 =1

Add 99 to each side

5x-99+99 = 1+99

5x =100

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 =100/5

x = 20

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