Question

Find the value of x. The diagram is not to scale.



Given: RS¯¯¯¯¯¯¯≅ST¯¯¯¯¯¯¯, m∠RST =8x−60, m∠STU=10x


(1 point)
Responses

10°
10degree

30°
30degree

14°
14degree

22°

Answer 1

To solve for x, we can set the two angle measures equal to each other:

8x - 60 = 10x

Simplify the equation:

-60 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2:

-30 = x

So, the value of x is -30.