Question

Write an equation that you can use to solve for x.

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Answer 1

40 degrees

100-60=40

Explanation:

The angle x is in another angle that looks like 100 and 100 minus 60 is 40.

Hope this helps and if it is correct.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Remark

x + 60 together make up an angle that is vertically opposite the 100 degree angle.

Vertically opposite angles are equal.

Equation

x + 60 = 100

Solution and Answer

x + 60 = 100 Subtract 60 from both sides.

x + 60-60 = 100 - 60 Combine

Answer: x = 40