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Exercise 12 Page 504

74

Let's find the value of x for the given figure.

Recall the Polygon Exterior Angle-Sum Theorem.

Polygon Exterior Angle-Sum Theorem

The sum of the measures of the exterior angles of a polygon, one at each vertex, is 360.

In this case, expressions are given for the measures of the exterior angles. We can write an equation where the sum of these expressions is equal to 360^(∘). x + (x - 6) + (x + 10) + 56 + (x + 4) = 360 Let's solve for x.
x+(x-6)+(x+10)+56+(x+4)= 360
Solve for x
x+x-6+x+10+56+x+4= 360
4x+64=360
4x=296
x=74