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Please help me to understand-example-1
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Answer:

x = 57

Explanation:

1. Look at the expression (x + 22). It's measurement the upper side of the lines. We know that if we add up all sides, we will get a full circle, or a value of 360. We know that if I extend the blue line to the left on the upper parallel line, it would equal 180 degrees.

We can express this as x + 22 = 180. Now lets look at the bottom equation, notice that the 2x - 13 is the missing side of x + 22. So we know:

x + 22 + 2x - 13 = 180

3x + 22 - 13 = 180

3x + 9 = 180

3x = 171

x = 57

2. We can check this by plugging it into our formula. x + 22 and 2x - 13. so 57 + 22 = 79 and 2(57) - 13 = 101. Add them together: 79 + 101 = 180.

3. We know this is true because both angles combined will be to form 180 degrees. For a better understanding, view the image I sent you. 1 = 3, and 4 = 2. Opposite angles are equal. In your equation, we have 3 and 8. we KNOW that 8 = 2. And we also know that adding up 2 + 3 MUST equal 180 degrees.

I hope this helps!

Please help me to understand-example-1
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