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Angle Pairs Unit Test
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Question
Angles m∠1
and m∠3
are vertical angles. If m∠1=(2x+26)°
and m∠3=14°
, what is the value of x
?(1 point)
x=

Answer 1

Vertical angles are equal, which means:

\[
m∠1 = m∠3
\]

Given:
\[
m∠1 = (2x + 26)° \quad \text{and} \quad m∠3 = 14°
\]

Set the two expressions equal to each other:

\[
2x + 26 = 14
\]

Now, solve for \(x\):

1. Subtract 26 from both sides:

\[
2x = 14 - 26
\]
\[
2x = -12
\]

2. Divide both sides by 2:

\[
x = \frac{-12}{2}
\]
\[
x = -6
\]

So, the value of \(x\) is \(-6\).