Why does 108 + 2x = 180 in this problem?

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[ AMC Year 9 Intermediate Test Paper Question 3]1

I fully understand the question and its requirements. But what I don't understand is the solution. On the sixth line of the solution, it says $108 + 2x = 180$. I do not understand how this is equal to $180$. It's probably a simple case of angle mathematics but I am struggling to figure it out.

A reason why $108 + 2x$ is equal to $180$ in this case would be sufficient.

Thank you,

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The sum of the internal angles in any triangle is $180^\circ$.

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