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Solve for x.

Please help Solve for x.-example-1
User Qerub
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Answer:

x = 17

Explanation:

Since 2 sides of the triangle are congruent then it is isosceles, so

The 2 base angles are congruent, both 29°, thus

11x - 65 = 180 - (29 + 29) = 180 - 58 = 122 ( add 65 to both sides )

11x = 187 ( divide both sides by 11 )

x = 17

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