Math Problem Statement

Angle FF and angle HH are supplementary.

• The measure of angle F is 77°77° • The measure of angle H is (5x+18)°(5x+18)°

Which equation can be used to calculate the value of xx?

Solution

Since angles FF and HH are supplementary, their measures add up to 180180^\circ. We know:

  • Measure of angle F=77F = 77^\circ
  • Measure of angle H=(5x+18)H = (5x + 18)^\circ

We can set up the equation based on their sum:

77+(5x+18)=18077 + (5x + 18) = 180

Simplifying this equation:

5x+95=1805x + 95 = 180

This equation can now be used to solve for xx.

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Related Questions

  1. How do you solve the equation 5x+95=1805x + 95 = 180 for xx?
  2. What are supplementary angles, and how are they used in geometry?
  3. How would the equation change if the measure of angle FF were different?
  4. What if the angles were complementary instead of supplementary?
  5. How would you check the solution once xx is found?

Tip: Remember, supplementary angles always add up to 180180^\circ, while complementary angles add up to 9090^\circ.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Supplementary Angles

Formulas

Sum of supplementary angles: angle F + angle H = 180°

Theorems

Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9