Question

Solve for x in the diagram

Answer 1

x = 20°

Explanation:

x + 2x + (x+10) =90° {being a right angle triangle}

3x + x + 10 = 90°

or, 4x = 90° - 10°

or, 4x = 80°

or, x = 80°/4

so, x = 20°