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Solve for in the diagram below.

Solve for in the diagram below.-example-1
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

The sum of the three angles in the diagram is 180 degrees since they form a straight line

x + 100 + 3x = 180

Combine like terms

100 +4x = 180

Subtract 100 from each side

100+4x-100 =180-100

4x= 80

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = 80/4

x = 20

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