Question

Given Triangle ABC if sides AB is congruent to side AC, and angle B = 5x +9 , C = 8x-30 Then, find the value of X

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

When we say side AB is congruent to Side AC it means both side are the same.

This is written Mathematically as:

AB = AC

We are asked to find x

angle B = 5x +9 , angle C = 8x-30

5x + 9 = 8x - 30

Collect like terms

9 + 30 = 8x - 5x

8x - 5x = 30 + 9

3x = 39

Divide both sides by 3

x = 39/3

x = 13