Question

One pair of base angles of an isosceles trapezoid each have a measure of 2(x–10)°. The other pair of base angles of the trapezoid each have a measure of (4x+8)°. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 32

Explanation:

• any lower base angle is supplementary to any upper base angle.

here base angle = 2(x - 10) and upper base angle = 4x + 8

supplementary angles sum to 180°

sum the base and upper base angles and equate to 180

2(x - 10) + 4x + 8 = 180

2x - 20 + 4x + 8 = 180

6x - 12 = 180 ( add 12 to both sides )

6x = 192 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x = 32