Question

Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x = 67

Explanation:

(2x - 17) and 63 are adjacent angles and are supplementary, sum to 180°, so

2x - 17 + 63 = 180

2x + 46 = 180 ( subtract 46 from both sides )

2x = 134 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 67