Question

Find the value of x and explain how you got the answer

Answer 1

5x + 3 = 38 
5x = 38-3 
5x = 35 
x= 7 

Answer 2

Since the two given angles are vertical angles, they are congruent. Therefore, we can write the statement:

5x+3=38

Solving for x, we get:

5x+3-3=38-3
5x/5=35/5
x=7

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