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Can someone please explain, i really need help

Can someone please explain, i really need help-example-1

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Answer:

x = 42.5

Explanation:

A triangle formed inside of a circle using the diameter as one of its side lengths is a right triangle

The right angle would be the angle opposite of the diameter (∠C)

A right angle has a measure of 90°

That being said we use this equation to solve for x

90 = 2x + 5

step 1 subtract 5 from each side

90 - 5 = 85

5 - 5 cancels out

now we have 85 = 2x

step 2 divide each side by 2

85/2=42.5

2x/2=x

we're left with x = 42.5

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