Question

Find the value of x in the figure below. (7x + 17) (8.x + 2)(please be kind)

Answer 1

The angles shown are vertically opposite, then they are equal:

`7x+17=8x+2`

Solving for x, we have:

`\begin{gathered} 7x+17=8x+2 \\ 7x-8x=2-17 \\ -x=-15 \\ x=15 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, x=15.