Answer:
x = 35
Step-by-step explanation:
The angles shown are vertical angles
Vertical angles are congruent
Hence, 80 = 2x + 10
( Note that we just created an equation that we can use to solve for x )
We now solve for x using the equation we created
80 = 2x + 10
Step 1 subtract 10 from each side
80 - 10 = 70
10 - 10 cancels out
We now have 70 = 2x
Step 2 divide each side by 2
70/2 = 35
2x / 2 = x
We're left with x = 35
