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Calculate the value of b.
(b-15)
3b°
(2b + 45°
Diagram not drawn accurately​

Calculate the value of b. (b-15) 3b° (2b + 45° Diagram not drawn accurately​-example-1
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Answer:

b = 30

Explanation:

The sum of the 2 angles above the line will equal the angle below the line

3b + b - 15 = 2b + 45

4b - 15 = 2b + 45 ( subtract 2b from both sides )

2b - 15 = 45 ( add 15 to both sides )

2b = 60 ( divide both sides by 2 )

b = 30

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