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Solve for X. Show your work.

Solve for X. Show your work.-example-1
User Stomper
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

The angles are vertical angles so they are equal

8x+36 = 5x+60

Subtract 5x from each side

8x+36-5x = 5x+60-5x

3x+36 = 60

Subtract 36 from each side

3x+36-36 = 60-36

3x =24

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 24/3

x=8

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