Question

Which equation can be used for x in the following diagram?

Answer 1

x (4-85) = -81x

Explanation:

Equation: x (4-85)

Answer: x (4-85)

1: Find the missing side

2: add the other numbers

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

x+ 4x-85 = 90

Explanation:

The two angles are complementary so they add to 90 degrees

x+ 4x-85 = 90

Combine like terms

5x - 85 = 90

Add 85 to each side

5x = 175

Divide by 5

5x/5 =175/5

x =35