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ZWXY is a right angle. If Z

is in the interior of ZWXY,
mZWXZ = 7x+8, and
mZZXY = 5x – 2, find the
value of x.

User Jvliwanag
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles is 90°, so you have ...

(7x +8) +(5x -2) = 90

12x = 84 . . . . subtract 6; next, divide by 12

x = 7

User Luis Acero
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