The original expression is given by:
The correct way to rewrite the expression is given by:
For this, we use two properties:
Associative property:
The way of grouping the factors does not change the result of the multiplication:
Commutative property:
The order of the factors does not vary the product:
Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
(a)
The angles are vertical and congruent, that is
x - 10 = 125 ( add 10 to both sides )
x = 135
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(b)
Supplementary angles sum to 180°
The angles are in the ratio 2 : 3 = 2x : 3x ( x is a multiplier ), then
2x + 3x = 180
5x = 180 ( divide both sides by 5 )
x = 36
thus
2x = 2 × 36 = 72
3x = 3 × 36 = 108
Then the 2 angles are 72° and 108°
If you substitute the -8 in for y you will get -72
You can then add the 72 to the other side and get -8x=64
Dividing by -8 to both sides to get x alone will give you x
X=-8