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Solve for X


explain the process for this problem​

Solve for X explain the process for this problem​-example-1
User Austingray
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Answer:

x = 40

Explanation:

The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the 2 opposite interior angles.

126° is an exterior angle of the triangle, then

x + 2x + 6 = 126

3x + 6 = 126 ( subtract 6 from both sides )

3x = 120 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 40

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