Question

Solve and work out the value of a

Answer 1

a = 20

Explanation:

The angles form a straight line, which is 180 degrees

3a + 2a + 4a = 180

Combine like terms

9a = 180

Divide by 9

9a/9 =180/9

a = 20

Answer 2

Explanation:

Since these angles are supplementary (meaning they have a sum of 180 degrees) we get 3a + 2a + 4a = 180° which simplifies to 9a = 180 and then a = 20°