Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Angles on a straight line add up to 180 degrees.
Hence,

Remove brackets:


Subtract 22 from both sides:


Answer:
x = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
The angle markings at the bottom of the triangle mean they are congruent. Since they are the only two congruent to each other, that means this triangle is an isosceles triangle.
In an isosceles triangle, not only are the bottom angles congruent, their opposing sides are congruent as well. In this instance, that means 9x - 8 = 28. Knowing that we can solve for x.

Answer:
The choice B.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:
x = 16
Step-by-step explanation:
Corresponding sides are proportional.
BE/CD = AE/AD
20/(3x+8) = (x-1)/(x-1+27)
20(x+26) = (3x+8)(x -1)
In standard form, this is ...
3x^2 -15x -528 = 0
x^2 -5x -176 = 0 . . . . . . divide by 3
(x -16)(x +11) = 0 . . . . . . . factor
x = 16
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This is the positive value that makes the product zero. x=-11 will also make the product 0, but gives negative segment lengths in the geometry. It is an extraneous solution.