Question

Which equation could be used to solve for the measure of angle P?

Answer 1

a. y + x = 180
b. y + w = 180
c. y - (z + w) = 360
d. y + z + w = 360

Answer 2

do you know what the total that the four angles should equal to?

Answer 3

360 degrees

Answer 4

yes, so to find P w+y+z+x=360 but that is not an option, so which equation would say the same thing using a different order?

Answer 5

I would say B because the opposite angles equal 180 degrees but I might be wrong.

Answer 6

why would you want to find 180 degrees instead of 360?

Answer 7

I don't know... that was the only one that made sense to me. Can you explain why c or d would be the answer instead?

Answer 8

no, you are correct that it is b, I was just trying to see if you understood why you are correct.

Answer 9

Oh okay, thanks.

Answer 10

:)