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Delta Math: Angle Terminology with Equations

Delta Math: Angle Terminology with Equations-example-1

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Answer:

x = 13

Explanation:

The relevant fact about vertical angles is that they are congruent, their measures are equal. This lets you write an equation relating the expressions for the measures of angles A and B.

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∠A = ∠B

(8x -12)° = (6x +14)° . . . . . substitute given expressions

2x = 26 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by °, add 12-6x

x = 13 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 2

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