Question

Need help with number 13

Answer 1

x = 19

Explanation:

the question tells you that the angle CBD is 90°.

so, that means that angle DBE and angle CBE add up to 90.

using this, you can make the following equation:

2x - 1 + 5x - 42 = 90

2x + 5x + -43 = 90

7x - 43 = 90

add 43 to both sides

7x = 90 + 43

7x = 133

x = 133/7

x = 19