Question

Can you please solve for x

Answer 1

x = 39

Explanation:

let [180 - (31 + x)] = 3rd angle inside triangle; simplified is '149 - x'

the (2x - 8) angle and '149 - x' angle are supplementary, thus add to 180

2x - 8 + (149 - x) = 180

2x + (-x) + (-8) + 149 = 180

x + 141 = 180

x = 39