Question

The measures of the angles of a triangle are shown in the figure below. Solve for x.

Answer 1

Answer: x = 10

Explanation:

The sum of interior angles in a triangle is equal to 180°.

(2x + 3) + (5x + 17) + 90 = 180

2x + 3 + 5x + 17 + 90 = 180

7x + 110 = 180

7x = 70

x = 10