Question

Find the value of x

23
34
56
14

Answer 1

The two angles together form a straight angle, i.e. an angle of 180 degrees. This means that

`7x + 2x+27 = 180`

Sum like terms:

`9x+27 = 180`

Subtract 27 from both sides:

`9x = 153`

Divide both sides by 9:

`x = (153)/(9) = 17`