Question

Please help me I am confused

Answer 1

x = 20

∠2 = 72

∠8 = 108

Explanation:

∠2 and ∠8 are supplementary angles so ∠2 + ∠8 = 180

(3x + 12) + (5x + 8) = 180

3x + 12 + 5x + 8 = 180

8x = 160

x = 20

∠2 = 3x + 12 = 3(20) + 12 = 60 + 12 = 72

∠8 = 5x + 8 = 5(20) + 8 = 100 + 8 = 108