Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

The right angle is composed of the 2 given angles, so sum to 90°

4x + 40 + 6x - 20 = 90

10x + 20 = 90 ( subtract 20 from both sides )

10x = 70 ( divide both sides by 10 )

x = 7