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If angle three is equal to 6x+16 and angle seven is equal to 2x+2 , solve for x.

If angle three is equal to 6x+16 and angle seven is equal to 2x+2 , solve for x.-example-1
User Grimgav
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Explanation:

3 and 7 are equal because they are corresponding angles

6x+16=2x+2

6x-2x=2-16

4x= -14

x= -3.5

User Andrei Tita
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Answer:

-3.5

Explanation:

6x + 16 = 2x + 2

4x = -14

x = -3.5

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