Question

HELP PLEASE

Lines l and m are parallel lines cut by transversal n. Angle R is measured by (3x +12)° and angle S is measured by (5x +8)°.
What is the measure of angle s?
A-90°
B-108°
C-72°
D-20*

Answer 1

x = 20

Explanation:

Lines l and m are parallel so the sum of given angles is = 180

3x + 12 + 5x + 8 = 180 add like terms

8x + 20 = 180 subtract 20 from both sides

8x = 160 divide both sides by 8

x = 20 replace x with 20 in given expression to calculate any measure.