The measure of two vertical angles are 6x- 22 and 4x+ 2. What is x?

1 Answer
Jun 11, 2017

x=12.

Explanation:

Since vertical angles have the same measure, we can set them equal to each other and solve.
6x-22=4x+2
Move the variables to one side and the constants to the other.
2x=24
Divide to find x.
x=12

If you want to find the angle measures or check the answer, plug in x.
6(12)-22="measure of "angle 1
72-22="measure of "angle 1
50="measure of "angle 1

4(12)+2="measure of "angle 2
48+2="measure of "angle 2
50="measure of "angle 2