Question

A triangle has angle measures of (x + 3)°, (5x – 8)°, and (2x + 1)°.

What is the measure of the smallest angle of the triangle in degrees?

A 47°

B 26°

C 107°

D 23°

Answer 1

X+3+5x-8+2x+1=180
8x-4=180
8x=176
x=22

Smallest is (x+1)=23

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation:

x + 3 + 5x - 8 + 2x + 1 = 180

8x - 4 = 180

8x = 184

x = 23

23 + 3 = 26, 5(23) - 8 = 107, 2(23) + 1 = 47

the smallest is 26