Question

Can someone explain how to do this?

Answer 1

3x-4+3x-8=180

3x+3x=180+4+8

6x=192

x=32

check: 3(32)-4+3(32)-8=180

Answer 2

x = 32°

Explanation:

The two angles form a straight line, so therefore they are supplementary.

The sum of supplementary angles always equal 180°, so we know that:

(3x - 4) + (3x - 8) = 180°

Now you have the equation, solve for x.

3x - 4 + 3x - 8 = 180°

6x - 12 = 180°

6x = 192°

x = 32°