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 - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 16: 28

Answer

The variable is $x^{\circ}=125^{\circ}$ and the angle measures of the polygon are $125^{\circ}$ and $135^{\circ}$.

Work Step by Step

Sum of angle measures $720^{\circ}$. From the polygon. Sum of angle measures $=120^{\circ}+100^{\circ}+120^{\circ}+120^{\circ}+x^{\circ}+(x+10)^{\circ}$ We can write. $\Rightarrow 120^{\circ}+100^{\circ}+120^{\circ}+120^{\circ}+x^{\circ}+(x+10)^{\circ}=720^{\circ}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 120^{\circ}+100^{\circ}+120^{\circ}+120^{\circ}+x^{\circ}+x^{\circ}+10^{\circ}=720^{\circ}$ $\Rightarrow 470^{\circ}+2x^{\circ}=720^{\circ}$ Subtract $470^{\circ}$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 470^{\circ}+2x^{\circ}-470^{\circ}=720^{\circ}-470^{\circ}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 2x^{\circ}=250^{\circ}$ Divide each side by $2$. $\Rightarrow \frac{2x^{\circ}}{2}=\frac{250^{\circ}}{2}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x^{\circ}=125^{\circ}$ $x+10^{\circ}=125^{\circ}+10^{\circ}=135^{\circ}$ Hence, the variable is $x^{\circ}=125^{\circ}$ and the angle measures of the polygon are $125^{\circ}$ and $135^{\circ}$.
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