please I need help. I dont understand this. its past due!

Answer:
1) x= -8
2) x=7
Step-by-step explanation:
1) x+88+x+108 = 180 ( co-interior angles)
=> 2x+ 196 = 180
=> 2x= 180-196
=> 2x= -16
=>x= -16/2
=>x= -8
2) 7x+6=8x-1
=>7x-8x= -1-6
=>-x= -7
=>x= 7