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Who knows this, Find m∠UTS, if m∠UTV=x+15, m∠VTS=140∘, and m∠UTS=15x+15

Who knows this, Find m∠UTS, if m∠UTV=x+15, m∠VTS=140∘, and m∠UTS=15x+15-example-1

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Answer:

165

Explanation:

First, m<UTS=m<UTV+m<VTS by Angle Addition Postulate. Then, you substitute all the values that you provided for the angles. 15x+15=x+15+140. You then solve for x.

15x+15=x+155

14x=140

x=10

You then plug back in 10 for X in the value of m<UTS. 15(10)+15=165

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