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What is the measurment of angle P

What is the measurment of angle P-example-1
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Answer:

65°

Explanation:

The sum of the angles of a triangle is always 180°. Meaning, ∠P + ∠Q + ∠R = 180.

(2x-9) + (2x+4) + x = 180

Combine like terms:

5x-5 = 180

5x = 185

x = 37

P = (2x - 9) = 2(37) - 9 = 74 - 9 = 65

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