Answer:
We first solve for x, then plug that value into all angle measures.
As selected in the first part,
m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°,
We use this formula to solve for x.
Replace those angle variables with its actual equations, knowing that:
- Angle A = x °
- Angle B = 5x°
- Angle C = 4x - 9°
So, set up the equation:
m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°,
x + (5x) + (4x - 9) = 180°
Solve for x;
x + (5x) + (4x - 9) = 180°
Group and combine like terms;
(5x + x + 4x) + (-9) = 180°
10x - 9 = 180°
Get rid of constants;
+9 +9
10x = 189°
Get rid of co-efficient;
÷10 ÷10
x = 18.9°, x is equal to 18.9°.
Now, plug the value of x into angle 'A':-
x °
(18.9) °
∠A = 18.9°.
Then, plug the value of x into angle 'B':-
5x°
5(18.9) °
94.5°
∠B = 94.5°.
Finally, plug the value of x into angle 'C':-
4x - 9°
4(18.9) - 9°
75.6 - 9°
66.6°
∠C = 66.6°.