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Solve for x. hint:half circle.

Solve for x. hint:half circle.-example-1
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Answer:


x = 10

Explanation:

Given

The attached circle

Required

Find the measure of x

From the attached image:


11x + 2 and
-2 + 7x form a semi-circle

So:


11x + 2 -2 + 7x = 180

Collect like terms


11x + 7x = 180+ 2 -2


18x = 180

Solve for x


x = (180)/(18)


x = 10

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