If m∠FGK=5w + 5, m∠HGK= 4w + 8, and m∠FGH= 130, find w.
A. 13
B. 15
C. 3
D. 12

Answer:
Option A
[tex]w=13\°[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
m∠FGK=[tex]5w+5[/tex]
m∠FGK=[tex]x[/tex]
so
[tex]x=5w+5[/tex] ------> equation A
m∠HGK=[tex]4w+8[/tex]
m∠HGK=[tex]y[/tex]
so
[tex]y=4w+8[/tex] ------> equation B
m∠FGH=[tex]130\°[/tex]
m∠FGH=[tex]x+y[/tex]
so
[tex]x+y=130\°[/tex] -----> equation C
Substitute equation A and equation B in equation C
[tex][5w+5]+[4w+8]=130\°[/tex]
solve for w
[tex][9w+13]=130\°[/tex]
[tex]9w=(130-13)\°[/tex]
[tex]w=(117)\°/9[/tex]
[tex]w=13\°[/tex]