Find the Value of X. or other X finders. (worth 10 points)

First, if we look at these angles, we can see that they are vertical.

Vertical angles are congruent(meaning they measure the same degrees).

So let's set up an equation where -2x - 6 is equal to 40°, because they are vertical angles.

-2x - 6 = 40°

Solve for x!

Get rid of constants by performing the inverse operation of subtraction which is addition(because 6 is negative).

Make sure to apply this to both sides!!

(Add 6 to both sides)

+6           +6

-2x = 46

Now, we isolate x by getting of x's co-efficient.

To do that, we also perform the inverse operations.

The inverse operation of multiplication is division (since -2 is being multiplied by x).

(Divide -2 from both sides)

÷ -2 ÷ -2

x = -23

Therefore, x measures -23°.

x = -23

Step-by-step explanation:

Vertical Angle Theorem

A pair of opposite angles formed by intersecting lines.

Vertical angles are congruent.

⇒ -2x - 6 = 40

Add 6 to both sides:

⇒ -2x = 46

Divide both sides by -2

⇒ x = -23

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