The two angles are vertically opposite when their vertexs share a common point on a set of two lines that cross.
2x + 8 = 70 Subtract 8 from both sides
2x + 8 - 8 = 70 - 8 Combine
2x = 62 Divide by 2
2x/2 = 62/2
x = 31 <<<<< Answer
