SOLUTION: an obtuse angle measures 3x-12 find the values of x

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Question 659916: an obtuse angle measures 3x-12
find the values of x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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90 < 3x-12 < 180

90+12 < 3x < 180+12

102 < 3x < 192

102/3 < x < 192/3

34 < x < 64

So x is between 34 and 64 (not including 34 or 64)

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