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Find the measure of ∠S.

Find the measure of ∠S.-example-1
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Answer:

∠ S = 80°

Explanation:

Since the triangles are congruent then corresponding angles are congruent.

∠ T = ∠ B = 5x - 27

The sum of the angles in Δ STU = 180°

Sum the 3 angles and equate to 180

4x + 12 + 5x - 27 + 3x - 9 = 180 , that is

12x - 24 = 180 ( add 24 to both sides )

12x = 204 (divide both sides by 12 )

x = 17

Then

∠ S = 4x + 12 = 4(17) + 12 = 68 + 12 = 80°

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