Question

What is the value of a?

Answer 1

a = 13

Explanation:

8a + 3a + 37° = 180°

11a + 37° = 180°

11a = 180° - 37°

11a = 143°

a = 143/11

a = 13

Answer 2

a = 13

Explanation:

The three angles of any triangle MUST add up to 180°. Thus, 3a + 8a + 37 = 180, and 11a = 180 - 37 = 143.

If 11a = 143, then a = 143/11 = 13

a = 13