Contradictions usually mean they go against established rules. Squaring a negative number is one example if it is in math. But just think of anything that goes against what is known.
X values are increasing by 2
y values are increasing by 4
Mark is correct
First set up the equation (sum of the angles is 180)
2x + 2(x-1) + (5x +2) = 180
distribute:
2x + 2x -2 + 5x +2 = 180
combine like terms:
9x = 180
solve for x:
x = 20
SO:
2x° = 2(20) = 40 degrees
2(x-1)° = 2(20) - 2 = 40 - 2 = 38 degrees
5x + 2°= 5(20) + 2 = 100 + 2=102 degrees
check: 40 + 38 + 102 = 180
Answer is D) 2/3 because you divide the whole equation by 3 scene as 2cups=3gal. In order to get one gal, you need to divide the right side by 3 to make one and what you do to one side of an equation, you must do to the other.
