SOLUTION: ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary. If m∠1 = (3x - 17)° and m∠2 = (5x + 21)°. Find the value of x.

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Question 1089698: ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary. If m∠1 = (3x - 17)° and m∠2 = (5x + 21)°. Find the value of x.
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Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
∠1 + ∠2 = 180
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(3x -17) + (5x +21) = 180
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8x +4 = 180
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8x = 184
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x = 23 degrees
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Answer by MathTherapy(10555)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary. If m∠1 = (3x - 17)° and m∠2 = (5x + 21)°. Find the value of x.
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