Question

If the angles of a pentagon are xº, x°, 2xº, (2x +

40), (2x+10)º, find the value of the biggest
angle

Answer 1

Explanation:

Interior angles in a pentagon equal 540°.

Simplify

x°,x°,2x°, (2x+40) and (2x+10) = 8x+50

Calculate x

8x + 50 = 540

8x = 540 - 50 = 490

x = 490/8

x = 61.25°

Calculate largest angle

2x + 40, where x = 61.25°

=162.5°

Answer 2

285°

Explanation:

x + x + 2x + 2x + 40 + 2x + 10 = (5 - 2)180

8x + 50 = 540

8x = 490

x = 61.25

2x + 40 = 2(61.25) + 40 = 285