Statement Reason
- 1. 3x + 7 = ∠2 (Vertically opposite angles)
- 2. ∠2 = ∠5 (Corresponging angles)
- 3. ∠5 = ∠6 (Vertically opposite angles)
⇒ ∠2 = ∠5 = ∠6 = 3x + 7
Looking at the picture, we can see that ∠6 and 4x + 5 are a linear pair.
Finding the value of x:
⇒ ∠6 + 4x + 5 = 180
⇒ 3x + 7 + 4x + 5 = 180
⇒ 7x + 12 = 180
⇒ 7x = 180 - 12
⇒ 7x = 168
⇒ 7x/7 = 168/7
⇒ x = 168/7 = 24
Now, substitute the value of x into the expression "3x + 7" to find ∠6.
Finding the measure of ∠6:
⇒ ∠6 = 3x + 7
⇒ ∠6 = 3(24) + 7
⇒ ∠6 = 72 + 7
⇒ ∠6 = 79°