Question

Form and solve an equation for .
2x
x+30

Answer 1

x = 20

Explanation:

The sum of the 3 angles in a triangle = 180°

Sum the angles in the triangle and equate to 180

2x + x + 30 + 90 = 180

3x + 120 = 180 ( subtract 120 from both sides )

3x = 60 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 20