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Find the value of x ​-example-1

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

In a pair of intersecting lines the vertically opposite angles are equal.


\longrightarrow (6x + 7)° = (8x - 17)°


\longrightarrow 6x + 7 = 8x - 17

Subtract 8x + 7 from both sides:


\longrightarrow 6x + 7 - (8x + 7) = 8x - 17 - (8x + 7)


\longrightarrow (6x - 8x) + (7 - 7) = (8x - 8x) + (-17 - 7)

6x - 8x = -2x:


\longrightarrow -2x + (7 - 7) = (8x - 8x) + (-17 - 7)

7 - 7 = 0:


\longrightarrow -2x = (8x - 8x) + (-17 - 7)

8x - 8x = 0:


\longrightarrow -2x = -17 - 7

-17 - 7 = -24:


\longrightarrow -2x = -24

Divide both sides by -2:


\longrightarrow
\sf (-2x)/(-2) = (-24)/(-2)


\sf (-2)/(-2) = 1


\longrightarrow
\sf x = (-24)/(-2)


\sf (-24)/(-2) = 12


\longrightarrow x = 12

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