Question

Find the value of x in each case:

Answer 1

x = 19

Explanation:

∠ YWX = ∠ ZYW = 2x ( alternate angles )

The sum of the 3 angles in Δ WXY = 180° , that is

3x - 5 + 2x + 90 = 180

5x + 85 = 180 ( subtract 85 from both sides )

5x = 95 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 19