Answer:
x = 36
Step-by-step explanation:
To obtain the value of x, we must first obtain the value of y and z as shown in the attached photo.
i. Determination of y
2x + y = 180 (angle on a straight line)
Rearrange
y = 180 – 2x
ii. Determination of z.
z + 4x = 180 (angle on a straight line)
Rearrange
z = 180 – 4x
iii. Determination of x
x + y + z = 180 (sum of angles in a triangle)
But:
y = 180 – 2x
z = 180 – 4x
Therefore,
x + y + z = 180
x + 180 – 2x + 180 – 4x = 180
Collect like terms
x – 2x – 4x = 180 – 180 –180
– 5x = – 180
Divide both side by – 5
x = – 180 / – 5
x = 36
Therefore, the value of x is 36.
