Question

Please help me understand these steps! Question in replies, medal award to best answer

Answer 1

@PaxPolaris

Answer 2

so, before we worry about \(\angle RHS\), can you write an equation ti solve for x?

Answer 3

can you write an equation to solve for x?

Answer 4

2x = 4x - 80

Answer 5

Because they are congruent

Answer 6

right ... and the reason they are congruent is ...?

Answer 7

The Vertical Angles Theorem

Answer 8

Perfect ... x=?

Answer 9

-40

Answer 10

check again ... can't get negative.

Answer 11

Haha its just 40 :P

Answer 12

Both equal 80 when x is 40, right?

Answer 13

So that would make RHS 10 degrees since MHR and RHS are supplementary angles?

Answer 14

Crap. llol not ten

Answer 15

lol ... you got it. :)

Answer 16

I'm kind of multitasking with Spanish and this so I kinda stumbled

Answer 17

np

Answer 18

Thanks again!