Math Problem Statement

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Solve for x in a quadrilateral with angles: (10x + 6)°, (13x - 2)°, (8x - 1)°, and 71°.

Solution

To solve for xx, we use the fact that the sum of the interior angles in any quadrilateral is 360360^\circ.

So, add the given angles:

(10x+6)+(13x2)+(8x1)+71=360(10x + 6) + (13x - 2) + (8x - 1) + 71 = 360

Combine like terms:

31x+74=36031x + 74 = 360

Subtract 74 from both sides:

31x=28631x = 286

Divide both sides by 31:

x=28631=9.23(rounded to two decimal places)x = \frac{286}{31} = 9.23 \, (\text{rounded to two decimal places})

Hence, x9.23x \approx 9.23.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra

Formulas

Sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral = 360°

Theorems

Quadrilateral angle sum property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10