Question

Find the value of x the triangle shown below

Answer 1

`82`

Explanation:

`24+74+x=180`

`98+x=180`

`x=180-98`

`x=82`

Answer 2

x =82

Explanation:

The sum of the angles in a triangle is 180 degrees

24+74+x = 180

Combine like terms

98+x = 180

Subtract 98 from each side

98+x-98= 180-98

x =82