Question

How do I find X in this problem

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

First you have to know the max degrees in this figure

Since the shape is a right triangle, then the max degrees is 180°

Now that box in the triangle indicates that the angle measures 90°

180° - 90° = 90°

so for both missing angles, we're going to create a equation that satisfy to 90°

`(x+26)+(3x)=90`

First subtract the 26 from both sides (on 90 and on the equation)

`x+3x=64` (We're left with this)

64 = 3x + x

64 = 3(16) + 16

64 = 48 + 16

64 = 64

x = 16

Answer 2

Answer: x = 16°

Explanation:

• This is a right triangle, which means all angles add up to 180°.
• One of the angle is already determined to be 90°, that means the sum of the other two angles must also be 90° in order to meet a total of 180°.

This means (x+26)° + 3x° = 90°.

Solve for x:

x + 26 + 3x = 90

x + 3x = 90 - 26

4x = 64

x = 64 ÷ 4 = 16°