Question

How do I find the value of x?

Answer 1

x=9

Explanation:

56=(6x+2)

56-2=6x+2-2

54=6x

54/6=6x/6

x=9

Answer 2

9 =x

Explanation:

The angles shown are vertical angles and vertical angles are equal

56 = 6x+2

Subtract 2 from each side

56-2 = 6x+2-2

54 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

54/6 = 6x/6

9 =x