Question

What is the value of x? Show your work in arriving at your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: x = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

First, since both angles shown are equal to each other, you can immediately set your equation.

5x + 5 = 95

Next, move 5 to the opposite side of the equation to isolate your x value (5x). This step is simply subtracting the hanging 5.

5x + 5 (-5) = 95 (-5)

5x = 90

Finally, you need to divide both sides of the equation by 5 (the 5 next to the x) to *fully* isolate the x value.

5x / 5 = 90 / 5

x = 18

final answer: x = 18

Hopefully this helps with the remainder of your lesson! :)