Question

Find the value of x in the figure below

Answer 1

25.66666666

Explanation:

you add all the x's which is 6x than you add whats left

42-16=26

next 180-26=154

154 divide by 6 equals 25.66666 round up to 26.

x=25.66or x=26

Answer 2

Value of x is 29

Explanation:

• Step 1: Use the theorem "An exterior angle is equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles" to find the value of x.

⇒ 4x - 16 = 42° + 2x

⇒ 2x = 42 + 16 = 58

∴ x = 58/2 = 29