Question

Angle RST below is a right angle. What is the measure, in degrees, of

Answer 1

RST is a right angle, and right angles are 90 degrees

RST = 90 degrees

MST = 33.6 degrees

RSM = ?

The angles MST and RSM add up to 90 degrees

90 = 33.6 + RSM

Subtract 33.6 from both sides

56.4 degrees = RSM

Answer 2

RSM = 56.4

Explanation:

RSM + MST = RST

RSM + 33.6= 90

Subtract 33.6 from each side

RSM + 33.6 - 33.6= 90-33.6

RSM= 90-33.6

RSM = 56.4