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9514 1404 393

Answer:

x = -9

Explanation:

The value 13-8x apparently is the measure of the arc in degrees. That is the same as the measure of the central angle, shown as 85°. Then we have ...

85 = 13 -8x

72 = -8x . . . . . . subtract 13

x = -9 . . . . . . . . divide by -8

The value of x is -9.

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