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Angle A and angle B are vertical angles with M angle A= x and M angle B equals 3X -60. What is M angle A

Angle A and angle B are vertical angles with M angle A= x and M angle B equals 3X-example-1

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Answer:

Vertical angles are always equal.

So you can set the equation up like this:

5x + 10 = 7x - 12

Subtract 5x from both sides. Then Add 12 to both sides.

22 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2.

11 = x

User Goodcow
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Answer:

m angle A = x = 30 degrees

Explanation:

Vertical angles are equal.

So 3x - 60 = x

2x = 60

x = 30

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