Step 1: Identify the relationship between the angles
The given angles are vertical angles, which means they are equal. Therefore, we can set up the equation:
6x+7=8x−17
Step 2: Solve for x
First, isolate x by moving all x-terms to one side and constants to the other side:
6x+7=8x−17
Subtract 6x from both sides:
7=2x−17
Add 17 to both sides:
24=2x
Divide both sides by 2:
x=12