Question

In the triangle below, suppose that mZH= (6x-4)°, mZ1 = (2x-5)°, and m Find the degree measure of each angle in the triangle.

(2x - 5) ⁰
H (6x-4)
x
mZH =
m 41 =
mZJ =
1
X

Answer 1

Answer: H = 122, I = 37, J = 21

Explanation:

All the angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees.

(6x - 4) + (2x - 5) + x = 180

Combine like terms

9x - 9 = 180

Solve for x

9x = 189

x = 21

m<H = (6*21 - 4) = 122

m<I = (2*21-5) = 37

m<J = 21