Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

Published by Big Ideas Learning LLC
ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-60840-838-2

Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exploration - Page 3: 3

Answer

a. $95$ b. $150$ c. $150$

Work Step by Step

The conjecture we will use is the following: "The sum of a quadrilateral's angles is $360^\circ$." a. We solve the equation: $$\begin{align*} 360& = 100 + 80 + 85 + x\\ 360&=265+x\\ x& = 360 - 265\\ x& = 95.\end{align*}$$ b. We solve the equation: $$\begin{align*} 360& = 78+ 60 + 72 + x\\ 360&=210+x\\ x& = 360 - 210\\ x& =150.\end{align*}$$ c. We solve the equation: $$\begin{align*} 360& = 30 +90 + 90 + x\\ 360&=210+x\\ x& = 360 - 210\\ x& = 150.\end{align*}$$
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