Create and Solve an equation to find the unknown angle.

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Leonel Martins · Answer 1 · 2022-05-20T13:01:38+0000

Answer:

Equation: 2x + 3x + 10 = 180

x = 34

Top angle = 68 degrees

Bottom angle = 112 degrees

Explanation:

The two angles add to 180, so set them equal to 180.

2x + 3x + 10 = 180

5x + 10 = 180

- 10 - 10

5x = 170

/ 5 / 5

x = 34

Plug x into angles,

2(34) = 68

3(34) + 10 = 112