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hane Zamora ZunigaSolve for x. Write the reasons next to each step.2x-6=x+401x-6-401x=46Corresponding angles are congruentsubtraction property of equalityaddition property of equality(2x - 6)X=46division property of equalityEdit my response(x + 40)

hane Zamora ZunigaSolve for x. Write the reasons next to each step.2x-6=x+401x-6-401x-example-1

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they are similar triangles meaning that the inner angles are equal


\begin{gathered} 2x-6=x+40 \\ 2x-x=40+6 \\ x=46 \end{gathered}

substraction and addition properties are used in the first step

division property could also be used however it can be left out

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