Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 8: 20

Answer

$x=100$

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: $\begin{align*} x^\circ+85^\circ+115^\circ+60^\circ&=360^\circ\\ x^\circ+260^\circ&=360^\circ\end{align*}$ Solve the equation by subtracting $260^\circ$ from each side: $\begin{align*} x^\circ+260^\circ-260^\circ&=360^\circ-260^\circ\\ x^\circ&=100^\circ\\ x&=100 \end{align*}$ The angle is greater than $90$ degrees and the value of $x$ is $100$ so the answer is reasonable.
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