Both variables (x) are 3.
4×3=12
12-2=10
16×3=48
48-8=40
3 fits the variable of the missing number.
23
because
the pattern is
(5 10) ..1.. (15 20) ..2.. (25 30) ..3..
..1... = 3
..2.. = 13
so ..3.. = 23
Answer:
Since magnesium = 2, and potassium = 1, magnesium is greater than potassium (2 > 1).
If we assign these elements letters, m and p respectively,

Hello,
a(2)=-6
a(3)=-6*r
a(4)=-6*r²
a(5)=-6*r^3=162
a(5)/a(2)=r^3=162/(-6)=-27==>r=-3
a(1)=-6/(-3)=2
a(2)=2*(-3)
a(3)=2*(-3)²
a(4)=2*(-3)^3
a(5)=2*(-3)^4
a(n)=2*(-3)^(n-1)
Answer
The triangle would be an acute triangle at 43 degrees