Question

Solve for x for this triangle (geometry)

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=60^{\circ}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The are 180 degrees in a triangle and 180 degrees on a line. Therefore, call the third angle of the triangle $y$.

The following equation solves for $y$:

$y+119=180,\\y=61^{\circ}$

Solving for $x$:

$x+59+61=180,\\x=\boxed{60^{\circ}}$