Question

ZEFG and ZGFH are a linear pair, mZEFG = 2n + 16, and mZGFH = 3n+24. What are mZEFG and mZGFH?

mZEFG =

Answer 1

m<EFG = 72°

m<GFH = 108°

Explanation:

m<EFG = 2n + 16

m<GFH = 3n + 24

Linear pairs are supplementary, therefore,

m<EFG + m<GFH = 180°

Substitute

2n + 16 + 3n + 24 = 180

Add like terms

5n + 40 = 180

5n + 40 - 40 = 180 - 40 (subtraction property of equality)

5n = 140

5n/5 = 140/5 (division property of equality)

n = 28

✔️m<EFG = 2n + 16

Plug in the value of n

m<EFG = 2(28) + 16 = 72°

✔️m<GFH = 3n + 24

Plug in the value of n

m<GFH = 3(28) + 24 = 108°