Question

Find the value of x.
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Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

Its two angle is equal so, it is isosceles triangle.

3 x + 6 = 5 x - 8 .. ( in isosceles triangle two side are equal).

3 x + 6 = 5 x - 8

Subtract 3 x from both side

3 x - 3 x + 6 = 5 x - 3 x - 8

6 = 2 x - 8

add 8 to each side

6 + 8 = 2 x - 8 + 8

14 = 2 x

Divide each side by 2

14 / 2 = 2 x / 2

7 = x

Answer 2

x=7

Explanation:

Since this is an isosceles triangle the two angles are equal.

3x+6 = 5x-8

Subtract 3x from each side

3x+6-3x = 5x-8-3x

6 = 2x-8

Add 8 to each side

6+8 = 2x-8+8

14 = 2x

Divide each side by 2

14/2 = 2x/2

7 = x