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In ARST, mZR
mZS.
(x +17), m
mzs
(2x - 2), and mZT
(5x + 5)'. Find

In ARST, mZR mZS. (x +17), m mzs (2x - 2), and mZT (5x + 5)'. Find-example-1

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Answer:

∠S = 38°

Explanation:

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°, so you have ...

(x+17)° +(2x-2)° +(5x+5)° = 180°

8x +20 = 180 . . . . . divide by °, collect terms

8x = 160 . . . . subtract 20

x = 20 . . . . . . divide by 8

∠S = (2x -2)° = (2·20 -2)°

∠S = 38°

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