Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 8: 19

Answer

$70$

Work Step by Step

The sum of the four interior angles of a quadrilateral is $360^\circ$. Thus, the equation needed to find the value of. $x$ is: $\begin{align*} x^\circ+76^\circ+92^\circ+122^\circ&=360^\circ\\ x^\circ+290^\circ&=360^\circ\end{align*}$ Solve the equation by subtracting $290^\circ$ from each side: $\begin{align*} x^\circ+290^\circ-290^\circ&=360^\circ-290^\circ\\ x^\circ&=70^\circ\\ x&=70 \end{align*}$ The angle is acute and the value of $x$ is $70$ so the answer is reasonable. Using a protractor gives a measurement really close to $70$ degrees.
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