Question

Solve for x
X=
Please explain how you got the answer.

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

look at the picture for the work.

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

(please verify) if line segment LM is congruent to line segment PN; then

9x - 25 = 5x + 7; subtract 5x from both sides

4x - 25 = 7; add 25 to both sides

4x = 32; divide by 4

x = 8