Lauren H. answered 11/11/18
Experienced High School Chemistry Teacher
(9x+4) and (3x-2)
180 - (9x + 4) - (3x - 2) = y
y is the measure of the third angle.
You can simplify and combine terms, but not solve because you have two unknowns and just one equation.
180 - (9x + 4) - (3x - 2) = y
180 - 9x - 4 - 3x + 2 = y
178 - 12x = y