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se what you know about vertical angles to answer the question.(1 point)
In a geometric figure with two intersecting lines creating four angles. If ∠1 and ∠3 are a vertical pair, m∠1=(4x+26)° and m∠3=98°, what is the value of x?

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Vertical angles are angles that are opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are equal in measure. In this case, since ∠1 and ∠3 are vertical angles, we can set their measures equal to each other:

\[
m∠1 = m∠3
\]

Given that:

\[
m∠1 = (4x + 26)° \quad \text{and} \quad m∠3 = 98°
\]

Setting these equal, we have:

\[
4x + 26 = 98
\]

To solve for \(x\), first, subtract 26 from both sides:

\[
4x = 98 - 26
\]
\[
4x = 72
\]

Now, divide both sides by 4:

\[
x = \frac{72}{4} = 18
\]

Therefore, the value of \(x\) is \( \boxed{18} \).

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