Question

The plans for a new aquarium call for 2 hallways of exhibits leading out of a circular main room as shown. What is the value of x? Give reason

Answer 1

`x =23^o`

Explanation:

Given

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Required

Find x

To solve for x, we make use of:

`5x + 65= 180` --- angle on a straight line

`5x = 180-65`

`5x = 115`

Solve for x

`x = 115/5`

`x =23^o`