m 5= 112 degrees and m 8= (2x+8) degrees. What equation will solve for x?
To solve for x, we can set the measure of angle 5 equal to the measure of angle 8 and then solve for x.
Given: m5 = 112 degrees and m8 = (2x + 8) degrees.
So, 112 degrees = (2x + 8) degrees.
Now we can set up the equation:
112 = 2x + 8
To solve for x, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
Subtract 8 from both sides:
112 - 8 = 2x
104 = 2x
To isolate x, divide both sides by 2:
104/2 = 2x/2
52 = x
Therefore, the equation that solves for x is x = 52.