Respuesta :
Given: Triangle PQR with m∠P=(5x)° , m∠Q=(5x)° , and m∠R=(8x)° .
Prove: x = 10
Solution:
By the triangle sum theorem, the sum of the angles in a triangle is 180°. Therefore, using the given and triangle sum theorem,
1. [tex]m \angle P + m \angle Q + m\angle R = 180^\circ[/tex]
Using the substitution property, (5x)°+(5x)°+(8x)°=180° . Simplifying the equation gets 18x = 180. Finally, using the division property of equality,
x = [tex]\frac{180}{18}[/tex]
x = [tex]10^\circ[/tex]