Would I be wrong if I started with (x-5)^2 =(x-8)
Angles A and C are supplementary, or add up to 180 degrees:
(x - 5) + (x + 5) = 180
2x = 180 divide both sides by 2
x = 90 degrees.
Angle D = 90 - 8 =82 degrees.
Angle B = 180 - 82 = 98 degrees.