Question

Solve for x. hint:half circle.

Answer 1

`x = 10`

Explanation:

Given

The attached circle

Required

Find the measure of x

From the attached image:

`11x + 2` and
`-2 + 7x` form a semi-circle

So:

`11x + 2 -2 + 7x = 180`

Collect like terms

`11x + 7x = 180+ 2 -2`

`18x = 180`

Solve for x

`x = (180)/(18)`

`x = 10`