Angle M and angle R are supplementary. The measure of angle R is 5 times the measure of angle M. What is the measure of angle R in degrees?

Torandi asked Jun 2, 2022

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Angle M and angle R are supplementary.

The measure of angle R is 5 times the
measure of angle M. What is the measure
of angle R in degrees?

Torandi asked Jun 2, 2022

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Answer:

R = 150°

Explanation:

M = x

R = x*5 = 5x

$5x + x = {180}^(o) \\ 6x = {180}^(o) \\ x = \frac{ {180}^(o) }{6} \\ x = {30}^(o)$

$5x \\ 5(30) = {150}^(o)$

Cerrone answered Jun 8, 2022

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