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Solve for x in the figure below
5x+18
7x-14

Solve for x in the figure below 5x+18 7x-14-example-1
User Davidtgq
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Answer: x=16

Explanation:

make it an equation: the equation 5x+18=7x-14

then, solve for x.

steps :

1. add 14 to both sides to get 5x+32=7x

2. subtract 5x to both sides to get 32=2x

3. divide both sides by 2 to get 16=x

User Whitequill Riclo
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Answer:

16 =x

Explanation:

The angles are corresponding angles and since the lines are parallel, they are equal

5x+18 =7x-14

Subtract 5x from each side

5x+18 -5x=7x-5x-14

18 = 2x-14

Add 14 to each side

18+14 = 2x-14+14

32 = 2x

Divide by 2

32/2 = 2x/2

16 =x

User Dinopmi
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