SOLUTION: Apologies for asking a basic question; A triangle, one angle 85, other X, and third X-7 Is it possible to provide an equation to work this out? Many thanks,

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Question 713202: Apologies for asking a basic question;
A triangle, one angle 85, other X, and third X-7
Is it possible to provide an equation to work this out?
Many thanks,

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A triangle, one angle 85, other X, and third X-7
:
A simple equation
x + (x-7) + 85 = 180
2x + 78 = 180
2x = 180 - 78
2x = 102
x = 102/2
x = 51
:
Therefore the 2nd and 3rd angles are 51 and 44 degrees
:
Check: 44 + 51 + 85 = 180

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