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The measures of two angles are (x+20) degrees and (3x-36) degrees. What is the value of x if these two angle are congruent?

User Evan Aad
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X= 28


X + 20 = 3x - 36
20 = 2x - 36
56 = 2x
28 = x
User Stephen Newman
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Answer: x = 28

Explanation:

x + 20=3x-36

20=2x-36

56=2x

56/2=28

So 28= x

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