Question

Solve for x. What is the value of Pls help me

Answer 1

Answer

x = 21

HOS = 68

Explanation

The arrows beside x point to 12 and 6, which is a straight angle. Straight angles always add up to 180 degrees.

So that means 3x+5 plus 5x+7 must equal 180 degrees.

3x+5+5x+7 = 180

Combine like terms.

8x+12 = 180

Subtract 12 from both sides.

8x = 168

x = 21

But BE CAREFUL.

The problem is asking for the angle HOS.

To do this, just substitute what you got for x into the expression.

3(21)+5 = 68

The value of HOS is 68 degrees.