Question

1. solve for x. (8x + 2)° (7x + 17)°

Explanation:

Step1: Set the two - angle expressions equal

Since vertical angles are equal, we set \(8x + 2=7x + 17\).

Step2: Isolate the variable x

Subtract \(7x\) from both sides of the equation: \((8x + 2)-7x=(7x + 17)-7x\). This simplifies to \(x+2 = 17\).

Step3: Solve for x

Subtract 2 from both sides: \(x+2 - 2=17 - 2\).

Answer:

\(x = 15\)