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If m<6 = (3x-13)° and m<8 = (2x-5°), what is the value of x

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Answer:

The value of x is 8.

Explanation:

We know that
m\angle 6 = m \angle 8

Each angle is defined as


m\angle 6 = 3x-13 and
m \angle 8 =2x-5

Replacing all in the first equation, we have


3x-13=2x-5\\3x-2x=13-5\\x=8

Therefore, the value of x is 8.

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