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RS ll TU, m<5 = (3x-10) and m<3 = (2x + 5)What is m<3?

RS ll TU, m<5 = (3x-10) and m<3 = (2x + 5)What is m<3?-example-1
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in this problem we have that

m<5 and m<3 are alternate interior angles

that means

m<5=m<3

substitute teh given values

3x-10=2x+5

solve for x

3x-2x=5+10

x=15

Find the measure of angle 3

m<3=2(15)+5

m<3=35 degrees

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