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Find m∠IMN if m∠LMI = 7x + 13, m∠LMN = 158º, and m∠IMN = 6x + 2.

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Final Answer:

The measure of angle ∠IMN is 83 degrees.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario, we have two angles whose measures are related, and we are required to find the value of 'm∠IMN'.

Let's denote the measure of 'm∠LMI' as '7x + 13'. According to the problem, 'm∠LMN' = 158°, and 'm∠IMN' = '6x + 2'.

Since 'm∠LMI' + 'm∠IMN' = 'm∠LMN' in a triangle, we can set up the equation:

(7x + 13) + (6x + 2) = 158.

Combine like terms:

13x + 15 = 158.

Subtract 15 from both sides:

13x = 143.

Divide by 13:

x = 11.

Now that we have the value for 'x', we can substitute it back into 'm∠IMN = 6x + 2':

m∠IMN = 6(11) + 2 = 68 + 2 = 70.

Therefore, 'm∠IMN' is 70 degrees.

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