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In the figure below, m<1(15x-5)° and m<3(10x + 35)Find x =and m <2 =

In the figure below, m<1(15x-5)° and m<3(10x + 35)Find x =and m <2 =-example-1
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1) You have the following expressions for angles ∠1 and ∠3

m∠1 = 15x - 5

m∠3 = 10x + 35

In order to find the value of x, you consider that angle ∠1 and ∠3 are congruent, that is, they are equal. Then, you equal the algebraic expressions and solve for x, just as follow:

15x - 5 = 10x + 35 subtract 10x bith sides, add 5 both sides

15x - 10x = 35 + 5 simplify similar terms

5x = 40 divide between 5 both sides

x = 40/5

x = 8

Hence, x = 8, and the values of the angles are:

m∠1 = 15x - 5 = 15(8) - 5 = 115

m∠3 = 10x + 35 = 10(8) + 35 = 115

2) To find the measure of the angle ∠2 you consider that the sum of angles ∠1 and ∠2 is equal to 180°. Thus, you obtain:

m∠1 + m∠2 = 180°

m∠2 = 180 - m∠1 = 180 - 115 = 65

Hence, the measure of angle m∠2 = 65°

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