Question

Two angles form a linear pair. The measure of one angle is (8x + 63)∘and the other angle is (6x + 47)∘.

Find x, do not include the units

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

All linear pairs are supplementary which means the angles add up to 180:

8x + 63 + 6x + 47 = 180

14x + 110 = 180

14x = 180 - 110

14x = 70

x = 5