Question

Please explain how to solve for x in the attached photo.

Answer 1

x = 24°

Explanation:

the sum of the interior angles in a triangle = 180°

so:

(2x + 5°) + 64° + 3x - 9° = 180°

combine like terms:

5x + 60° = 180°

subtract 60° from each side of the equation:

5x = 120°

x = 24°