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Using the figure below, find m∠SRT.

Using the figure below, find m∠SRT.-example-1

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Answer:

A. 35°

Explanation:

Step 1: Derive an Equation

To answer this question, we will use what's called the Triangle Sum Theorem, which states that the sum of all of the interior angles of a triangle is 180°.

By this theorem, in ΔSRT (the triangle, not the angle), the sum of m∠TSR, m∠RTS, and m∠SRT is 180°. Putting this into a mathematical equation gives us the following:

m∠TSR + m∠RTS + m∠SRT = 180°

Now, from the picture, we can see that m∠TSR = 20° and m∠RTS = 125°. Substituting these values into our original equation gives us:

20° + 125° + m∠SRT = 180°

Step 2: Solve the Equation

Solving for m∠SRT, we get:

20° + 125° + m∠SRT = 180°

145° + m∠SRT = 180° (Simplify the LHS by combining like terms)

m∠SRT = 35° (Subtract 45° from both sides of the equation to isolate m∠SRT)

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