SOLUTION: In ∠ABC, BX bisects ABC. If m∠ABC=40 degrees and m∠ABX= (3x-4) degrees, find the value of x. I've drawn the picture and labeled the angles. Now I just don't kn

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Question 791903: In ∠ABC, BX bisects ABC. If m∠ABC=40 degrees and m∠ABX= (3x-4) degrees, find the value of x.
I've drawn the picture and labeled the angles. Now I just don't know how to write out the equation!

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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If BX bisects a 40 degree angle, the two pieces of the bisection must measure 20. So



Solve for .

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