Answer:
I agree with Elena. See explanation below.
Step-by-step explanation:
A right angle is equal to 90 degrees.
A straight line is equal to 180 degrees.
Elena: w + 148 = 180
Elena's equation is correct because 148 degrees is represented by variable k. When adding variable k and w together, they form a straight line which is equiavlent to 180 degrees. By using this equation, Elena can solve for w after isolating the variable:
w + 148 = 180
w + 148 - 148 = 180 - 148
w = 32 degrees
Diego: x + 90 = 148
Diego is incorrect. He added 90 degrees because of the right angle, but he failed to realize that x is within 90 degrees, meaning he would either have to subtract x from 90 degrees or add both x and w to get to 90 degrees. He cannot solve for x or w by using this equation.
To solve for x, add both w and x to get 90 degrees. Since Elena showed us w equals 32 degrees, we can set up an equation:
w + x = 90
32 + x = 90
32 - 32 + x = 90 - 32
x = 58 degrees
