Question

The measures of two vertical angles are 27° and (2x + 1)º. Find the value of x.

The value of x is

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

Vertical angles are equal

2x + 1 = 27

Subtract 1 from both the sides,

2x = 27 - 1

2x = 26

Divide by 2 on both the sides,

x = 26/2 = 13