Question

How would I find x ?

Answer 1

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

a straight line equals to 180

27x+42+23x+38=180

(combine like terms)

50x+80=180

(subtract 80 from 180)

50x=100

(divide 50 by 100)

x=2

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Since these two angles are complimentary, that means that they add up to 180 degrees.

Step 1:  Make an equation

(27x + 42) + (23x + 38) = 180

Step 2:  Combine like terms

27x + 42 + 23x + 38 = 180

50x + 80 = 180

Step 3:  Subtract 80 from both sides

50x + 80 - 80 = 180 - 80

50x = 100

Step 4:  Divide 50 from both sides

50x / 50 = 100 / 50

x = 2

Answer:  x = 2