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Solve for x. SHOW YOUR WORK.

Solve for x. SHOW YOUR WORK.-example-1

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Based on the vertical angles theorem we can assume that the angles are equal to each other so:

7x-25 = 4x + 2

Now find the value of x

Subtract 4x to both sides

3x - 25 = 2

Add 25 to both sides

3x = 27

Divide by 3 to isolate x

x = 7

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