Question

Solve for x in the diagram below
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Answer 1

Right angles equal 90 degrees, so 90-50=40

40=8x

divide by 8 on both sides

x=5

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

8x and 50 form a right angle , then

8x + 50 = 90 ( subtract 50 from both sides )

8x = 40 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 5