I don't like these algebra problems which pretend to be geometry.
These are supplementary angles adding to 180 degrees; geometry done.
7x - 1 + 3x - 9 = 180
10 x = 190
x = 19
ABC=3x - 9 = 3(19) - 9 = 48
Answer 48°
Answer:76.9 pounds
Step-by-step explanation: you subtract 5.5 pounds from the 82.4 pounds to get your answer