Answer:
x = 14
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtraction Property of Equality
Algebra I
Geometry
- Supplementary Angles: Angles that add up to 180°
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
We can see from the diagram that the 2 angles are supplementary
(6x - 10)° + (7x + 8)° = 180°
Step 2: Solve for x
- Combine like terms: 13x - 2 = 180
- [Addition Property of Equality] Add 2 on both sides: 13x = 182
- [Division Property of Equality] Divide 13 on both sides: x = 14