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1. Write an equation that could be solved to find the value of b.

1. Write an equation that could be solved to find the value of b.-example-1
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Answer:

b = 110 degrees

Explanation:

We can solve the problem as stated, but those numbers are nowhere near the angles of that (or any) pentagon. The angles of a pentagon add up to 540°, not 360° as stated.

And just look at the angles: each of them is clearly >90°, yet they've written silly numbers in.

So forget the drawing, but we can solve this question:

These 5 things add up to 360. What's b?

Lay it out:

30 + 40 + 20 + 50 + 2b = 360

Group like terms:

(30 + 40 +20 +50) + 2b = 360

Add:

140 + 2b = 360

Subtract 140 from both sides:

2b = 220

Divide by 2:

b = 110 degrees

Always check your work:

Does 30 + 40 + 20 + 50 + 2(110) equal 360? Yes, so our answer must be correct.

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