Question

Find the value of x in each case:

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

To obtain the value of x, we must first obtain the value of y and z as shown in the attached photo.

i. Determination of y

2x + y = 180 (angle on a straight line)

Rearrange

y = 180 – 2x

ii. Determination of z.

z + 4x = 180 (angle on a straight line)

Rearrange

z = 180 – 4x

iii. Determination of x

x + y + z = 180 (sum of angles in a triangle)

But:

y = 180 – 2x

z = 180 – 4x

Therefore,

x + y + z = 180

x + 180 – 2x + 180 – 4x = 180

Collect like terms

x – 2x – 4x = 180 – 180 –180

– 5x = – 180

Divide both side by – 5

x = – 180 / – 5

x = 36

Therefore, the value of x is 36.