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Find the value of x.

Find the value of x.-example-1
User Ton Plooij
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Answer:

x=11

Explanation:

The sum of the angles of a triangle is 180

We know the angle with a box is 90

90 + 5x-2 + 3x+4 = 180

Combine like terms

8x +92 = 180

Subtract 92 from each side

8x+92-92 = 180-29

8x = 88

Divide each side by 8

8x/8 = 88/8

x = 11

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