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Suppose WX = 4x - 8 and WZ = 2x + 2. Solve for x

Suppose WX = 4x - 8 and WZ = 2x + 2. Solve for x-example-1
User Gsaslis
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Answer: 5

Explanation:

Because the shape is a kite we can tell that WX and WZ are congruent.

So 4x-8 = 2x+2

Add 8 to both sides

4x = 2x+10

Subtract 2x

2x = 10

Divide by 2

x = 5

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