The angle measures of a triangle are shown.

The top is (2x + 10) degrees
the left corner is 30 degrees
the right corner is 50 degrees.
What is the value of x?

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To solve for \( x \) in the triangle, we start by using the fact that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always \( 180 \) degrees.

The angles given are:

  • Top angle: \( 2x + 10 \) degrees
  • Left angle: \( 30 \) degrees
  • Right angle: \( 50 \) degrees

Setting up the equation, we have:

\[ (2x + 10) + 30 + 50 = 180 \]

Now, combine the constant terms:

\[ 2x + 10 + 30 + 50 = 180 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 2x + 90 = 180 \]

Next, isolate \( 2x \) by subtracting \( 90 \) from both sides:

\[ 2x = 180 - 90 \] \[ 2x = 90 \]

Now, divide both sides by \( 2 \):

\[ x = \frac{90}{2} \] \[ x = 45 \]

Thus, the value of \( x \) is \( \boxed{45} \).

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