solve for x in the triangle

Answer:
x=9
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the sides are the same, the base angles must be the same
8x+2 = 10x-16
Subtract 8x from each side
8x+2-8x =10x-16-8x
2 = 2x-16
Add 16 to each side
2+16 = 2x-16+16
18 =2x
Divide by 2
18/2 =2x/2
9 =x