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What is m∠PTR? a. 12 b. 40 c. 50 d. 140 HELP!!!

What is m∠PTR? a. 12 b. 40 c. 50 d. 140 HELP!!!-example-1

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Answer:

m<PTR = 140°

Explanation:

First, find the value of x. To find the value of x, derive an equation which you'd use in solving for x.

m<PTQ = (x + 28)°

m<RTS = (2x + 16)°

m<PTQ = m<RTS (vertical opposite angles are congruent)

Therefore:

x + 28 = 2x + 16

Solve for x. Combine like terms

28 - 16 = 2x - x

12 = x

x = 12

Find m<PTQ

m<PTQ = (x + 28)

plug in the value of x

m<PTQ = 12 + 28 = 40°

m<PTR + m<PTQ = 180° (supplementary angles)

m<PTR + 40° = 180° (substitution)

m<PTR = 180 - 40 (subtracting 40 from each side)

m<PTR = 140°

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