The problem presents a quadrilateral with labeled angles. The goal is to find the value of $x$.

The angles given are:

• $2x^\circ$ (bottom left angle)
• $45^\circ$ (top left angle)
• $40^\circ$ (top angle)
• $77^\circ$ (bottom right angle)

Solution Steps

1. Sum of Interior Angles: The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is always $360^\circ$.

2. Set Up the Equation: The equation based on the angles given: $2x + 45 + 40 + 77 = 360$

3. Simplify the Equation: Combine like terms: $2x + 162 = 360$

4. Solve for $x$: Subtract 162 from both sides: $2x = 198$ Now, divide by 2: $x = 99$

Answer

The value of $x$ is $99^\circ$.

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Here are five related questions that build on this problem:

1. What is the sum of interior angles in a pentagon?
2. How would the equation change if one angle was given as $3x$ instead of $2x$?
3. How can we verify if a quadrilateral is a parallelogram given only the angles?
4. What are the properties of quadrilaterals with supplementary opposite angles?
5. How can we find missing angles if a quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle?

Tip: For any polygon, the sum of the interior angles can be calculated using the formula $180(n - 2)$, where $n$ is the number of sides.