Question 475547
determine the measure of the vertical angles if one equals 3x + 38 and the other is 5x + 20. 
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Solve: 3x+38 = 5x+20
2x = 18
x = 9
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3x + 38 = 27+38 = 65 degrees
5x+20 = 5*9+20 = 45+20 = 65 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.