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User Tguclu
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x = 50°

Step-by-step explanation:

In the figure,

145° and 3x - 5 are vertically opposite angles which are equal, so

=> 3x - 5 = 145°

=> 3x = 145 + 5

=> 3x = 150°

=> x = 150°/3

=> x = 50°

Hope it helps you!!

User PromInc
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Answer:

x = 50

Step-by-step explanation:

vertically opposite angles are of equal measure.

solve:

3x - 5 = 145

3x = 145 + 5

3x = 150

x = 50

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