SOLUTION: If the measurement of angle CED is 39 degrees. Measurement of CEL is 3x-6 and measurement of LED is x+25. How do I solve this. Please show the work

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Question 485149: If the measurement of angle CED is 39 degrees. Measurement of CEL is 3x-6 and measurement of LED is x+25. How do I solve this. Please show the work
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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We know CED is 39 degrees, and CED is composed of CEL and LED.
Therefore, 39 = 3x -6 + x + 25.
39 = 4x + 19
20 = 4x
5 = x
3(5) -6 + 5 + 25 = 39 (checks)
Cleomenius.