Explanation:
ABC and CBD are SUPPLEMENTARY.
 ...they form a straight line = 180 degrees
So 80x + 21 + 80 - x = 180 <===== solve for 'x' 
 79x = 79 
 x = 1 
Now, ABE and CBD are opposite vertical angles and are therefore equal 
 CBD = 80 - x = 80 -1 = 79 degrees 
 so  ABE = 79 degrees  too