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

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abbles · Answer

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abbles · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

abbles · Answer

360 degrees

anonymous · Answer

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?

abbles · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

abbles · Answer

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?

anonymous · Answer

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

abbles · Answer

Oh okay, thanks.

anonymous · Answer

:)