Question

Find the measure of angle A. (Hint: You will need to find the value of x, but that is NOT the solution.)

Answer 1

41°

Explanation:

Sum of angle measures in a triangle: 180°

So,

108 + x + 5 + x - 5 = 180

Simplify.

2x + 108 = 180

Subtract 108 from both sides.

2x = 72

x = 36

Substitute x = 36 into (x + 5)

m∠A = 36 + 5 = 41

Thus, the answer is 41°