Respuesta :

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

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∠ RPS + ∠ QPR = ∠ QPS , substitute values

8x + 7 + 9x + 16 = 40 , that is

17x + 23 = 40 ( subtract 23 from both sides )

17x = 17 ( divide both sides by 17 )

x = 1