Answer:
(a) 2x + x + 39 = 90
(b) m<1 = 34°; m<2 = 56°
Explanation:
Use the angle addition postulate. Angles 1 and 2 add to a right angle. A right angle has a measure of 90°.
(a) m<1 + m<2 = 90
2x + x + 39 = 90
(b)
Solve the equation for x.
2x + x + 39 = 90
3x = 51
x = 17
Use the value of x to find the angle measures.
m<1 = 2x = 2(17) = 34
m<2 = x + 39 = 17 + 39 = 56