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I am a bit confused on how to solve it so please explain ​

I am a bit confused on how to solve it so please explain ​-example-1

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Answer:

Explanation:

You could do it either way, but I have attached an image with one way to do it.

Then, using the exterior angle theorem, you can do:

(180-4x) + 100 = 3x

280 - 4x = 3x

280 = 7x

x = 40

From there, don't forget to plug in the numbers if you need to do so :)

I am a bit confused on how to solve it so please explain ​-example-1
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