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The measure of an obtuse angle is given as (3x-42). What inequality describes all the possible values if x for the angel

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Answer: x > 74

Explanation:

An obtuse angle is greater than 180°. So, 3x - 42 must be greater than 180.

  • 3x - 42 > 180
  • +42 +42
  • 3x > 222
  • ÷3 ÷3
  • x > 74

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