Question

If m ABC = 118°, solve for x.

Answer 1

Given:

m∠ABC = 118°

m∠DAC = (9x - 33)°

m∠CAB = (2x + 7)°

To find:

The value of x.

Solution:

Sum of the adjacent angles in a parallelogram = 180°

m∠ABC + m∠CAB + m∠DAC = 180°

118° + 9x° - 33° + 2x° + 7° = 180°

92° + 11x° = 180°

Subtract 92° from both sides.

92° + 11x° - 92° = 180° - 92°

11x° = 88°

Divide by 11° on both sides.

x = 8

The value of x is 8.