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User Dumbo
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Answer:

X=19

Explanation:

3x+11+22=90

3x+33=90

-33 -33

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3x= 57

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3 3

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x= 19

User Megloff
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Answer:

x=19

Explanation:

The 2 angles are inside of a right angle. We know this because of the little square in the corner. Therefore, they are complementary angles. When they are added together, they must equal 90 degrees.

3x+11+22=90

Combine like terms by adding 11 and 22

3x+33=90

We want to find out what n is. In order to do this, we have to get n by itself. Perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation. Keep in mind, everything done to one side, has to be done to the other.

33 is being added to 3x. The opposite of addition is subtraction. Subtract 33 from both sides.

3x+33-33=90-33

3x=90-33

3x=57

x is being multiplied by 3. The opposite of multiplication is division. Divide both sides by 3.

3x/3=57/3

x=57/3

x=19

User Cristobalito
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