SOLUTION: M<1=2x+2and m<2=4x-8 <1 and <2 are congruent solve for x

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Question 898911: M<1=2x+2and m<2=4x-8 <1 and <2 are congruent solve for x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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M<1=2x+2and m<2=4x-8 <1 and <2 are congruent solve for x

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Congruent means the measure of the angles are equal.
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Equation:
2x+2 = 4x-8
2x = 10
x = 5
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m<1 = 2x+2 = 12 degrees
m<2 = 4x-8 = 20-8 = 12 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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