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I don't understand, pls help meeeeeee ​

I don't understand, pls help meeeeeee ​-example-1

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Answer:

Solve for x first.

In order to solve for x, you must set up an equation where the two interior angles (1 and 2) are equal to the exterior angle (3).

Interior angles.

  • Angle 1 = 3x + 7
  • Angle 2 = 2x + 24

Exterior angle:

  • Angle 3 = 6x + 10

Set up the equation:-

(3x + 7) + (2x + 24) = 6x + 10

Group and combine like terms;

(3x + 2x) + (7 + 24) = 6x + 10

5x + 31 = 6x + 10

Get rid of constants;

-10 -10

5x + 21 = 6x

-5x -5x

21 = x, the value of 'x' is 21°.

Now we plug in the value of x into angle 3's equation.

∠3 = 6x + 10

∠3 = 6(21) + 10

∠3 = 126 + 10

∠3 = 136°, ∠3 = 136°.

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