In the figure below, angle y and angle x form vertical angles. Angle y forms a straight line with the 80° angle and the 60° angle.

Write and solve an equation to determine the measure of angle x.

Question

In the figure below, angle y and angle x form vertical angles. Angle y forms a straight line with the 80° angle and the 60° angle. 

Write and solve an equation to determine the measure of angle x.

jenessa_2413 · Answer

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jenessa_2413 · Answer

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welshfella · Answer

60+80+y = 180
solve for y 
then x = value of y

welshfella · Answer

(because vertical angles are equal)

welshfella · Answer

I dont why  they are called vertical angles 

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welshfella · Answer

those 2 angles are equal but they are horizontal
'Opposite angles'   makes more sense.

jenessa_2413 · Answer

yes I does make ,ore sence