Question

Find the value of x in each case. Show your work with proper statements and notation. P belongs to line MQ

Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

PMN forms a triangle and the sum of interior angles in a triangle is equal to 180 therefore we can use the following equation to find the value of x

32 + 64 + 6x = 180 add like terms

96 + 6x = 180 subtract 96 from both sides

6x = 84 divide both sides by 6

x = 14