SOLUTION: the problem says solve for x algebraically. i dont know what to make it equall. the problem is: the measure of angle AOC=7x-2, the measure of angle AOB=2x+8, the measure of ang

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: the problem says solve for x algebraically.
i dont know what to make it equall. the problem is: the measure of angle AOC=7x-2, the measure of angle AOB=2x+8, the measure of angle BOC=3x+14 This question is from textbook geomety tools for a challenging world

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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there are 180%5Eo in every triangle.
so, 7x-2+2x+8+3x+14=180
12x+20=180
12x=160
x=40/3
AOC=7*(40/3)-2=91 1/3
AOB=2*(40/3)+8=34 2/3
BOC=3*(40/3)+14=54
Check:
91 1/3 + 34 2/3 +54 = 180
Ed