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What is X? its just lines,

What is X? its just lines,-example-1

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Answer:

x= 8

Explanation:
Angles ∠LPJ and ∠MPK are equal to each other

So ∠LPJ =
(3x+12)

We can add angles ∠LPJ and angle ∠JPQ for a total of 90 degrees

Now with the below equation set up, you can solve for X.


(3x+12)+(9x-18)=90

12x -6 = 90

12x = 96

x=8

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