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Solve for x.
3x + 10
3x +
x = [?]

Solve for x. 3x + 10 3x + x = [?]-example-1
User Edub
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Answer: x = 28

Explanation:

3x+10+3x+2=180

6x+12=180

6x=168

x = 28

User Scott Rossi
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Answer:

x=28

Explanation:

Since both lines going up are parallel, we can label the angle to the left of the angle with the measure of 3x+10 3x+2. These angles are supplementary as they are on different sides of the same line. This means that:

(3x+10)+(3x+2)=180

6x+12=180

6x=168

x=28

User Behroozbc
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