Question

Find the value of x in the figure.

Answer 1

Final answer: x=9

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Answer 2

The two angles are supplementary which means they add to 180 degrees. To solve for x, set the sum of the expressions equal to 180:

(8x + 5) + (13x - 14) = 180

Combine like terms

21x - 9 = 180

Solve for x

21x = 189

x = 189/21

x = 9