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Find the value of x if w is perpendicular to y

Find the value of x if w is perpendicular to y-example-1

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This relationship again shows that since w and y are perpendicular to each other that the smaller angles will add up to give 90 degrees.

3x + 3 + 15 = 90

3x + 18 = 90

3x = 90 - 18

3x = 72

X =72/3

X = 36 degrees
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