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If m∠A=12x+3 and m∠B=5x+2, what is m∠A

If m∠A=12x+3 and m∠B=5x+2, what is m∠A-example-1

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Answer:

63°

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle add up to 180.

90 + (12x + 3) + (5x + 2) = 180 now solve for x

17x + 95 = 180

17x = 180 - 95 = 85

x = 85/17 = 5

m∠A = 12(5) + 3 = 63

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