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In WXY, m/W = (10x + 17)°, m/X = (2x - 9)°, and m/Y = (3x + 7)°. Find m/Y.​

In WXY, m/W = (10x + 17)°, m/X = (2x - 9)°, and m/Y = (3x + 7)°. Find m/Y.​-example-1
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Answer:

m∠Y = 40°

Explanation:

The sum of the three angles of a triangle must equal 180°

Thus

m∠W + m∠X + m∠y = 180°

→ (10x + 17) + (2x - 9) + (3x + 7) = 180

→ 10X + 17 + 2X + 9 + 3X + 7 = 180

Collecting like terms
→ 10X + 2X + 3X + 17 - 9 + 7 = 180°

→ 15x + 15 = 180

Subtract constant 15 from both ssides:

→ 15x + 15 - 15 = 180 - 15

→ 15x = 165

Divide both sides by 15

→ 15x/15 = 165/15

→ x = 11

m∠Y = 3x + 7

m∠Y = 3 x 11 + 7

m∠Y = 33 + 7

m∠Y = 40°

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