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Find the value of x

Find the value of x-example-1
User Taoufik J
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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

The angles with the expression 6x + 14 and 8x + 12 are equal in size because they are "corresponding angles" that occur when two parallel lines are intersected by another.

So

6x + 14 = 8x + 12

Subtract 6x from both sides to start to isolate the variable

14 = 2x + 12

Subtract 12 from both sides to finish isolating the variable

2 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2

x = 1

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Check the math:

6x + 14 = 8x + 12

6(1) + 14 = 8(1) + 12

6 + 14 = 8 + 12

20 = 20

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