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Solve for x in the diagram below. Numerical answer only, no units

Solve for x in the diagram below. Numerical answer only, no units-example-1
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Answer:

12

Explanation:

Since it is on a right angle we can equation the sum of both angles to 90:
6x-2+20 = 90

Now we simplify:

6x+18=90

Now we subtract 18 from both sides:

6x+18-18=90-18

Simplify:

6x=72

Now we divide both sides by 6:

6x÷6=72÷6

Simplify:

x = 12

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