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Grade 8 math · L.19 · Angles and polygons

Solve for x: angles on a straight line

Angles on a straight line add to 180°. Write an equation and solve for x.

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  1. Two angles on a straight line measure (x + 30)° and (5x − 6)°. Find x.

    Answer: 26

  2. Two angles on a straight line measure (3x + 9)° and (3x + 9)°. Find x.

    Answer: 27

  3. Two angles on a straight line measure (4x − 7)° and (5x − 38)°. Find x.

    Answer: 25

Tip: Angles on a straight line add to 180°. Write an equation and solve for x.

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