You do this by creating an equation with the expressions you've been given, and then solving: 3x - 14 + x + 90 = 180 4x - 14 + 90 = 180 - 90 4x - 14 = 90 + 14 4x = 104 ÷ 4 x = 26 Then you substitute 26 into (3x - 14): 3(× 26) - 14 = 78 - 14 = 64 So your answer is 64°