Question

Solve for the value of x A) 12 B) 42 C) -12 D) -42

Answer 1

The angles of a triangle will always add up to be 180 degrees total.

x + 82 + x + 82 + 40 = 180
2x + 164 + 40 = 180
2x + 204 = 180
Subtract 204 from both sides.
Think of it as “180 + (-204)”
2x = -24
Divide each side by 2.
x = -12

Answer: x = -12