Answer:
C) 38
Step-by-step explanation:
You are solving for m∠QSR.
Given:
m∠TSR (Total of the two angles) = 70
m∠QST = 2x
m∠QSR = 3x - 10
Set the two angles equal to the total measurement of angles:
2x + 3x - 10 = 70
Simplify. Combine like terms. Add 2x & 3x:
2x + 3x = 5x
5x - 10 = 70
Next, isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.
First, add 10 to both sides:
5x - 10 = 70
5x - 10 (+10) = 70 (+10)
5x = 70 + 10
5x = 80
Next, divide 5 from both sides:
(5x)/5 = (80)/5
x = 80/5
x = 16
Then, plug in 16 for x in the expression given. Remember you are solving for m∠QSR.
m∠QSR = 3x - 10
m∠QSR = 3(16) - 10
m∠QSR = 48 - 10
m∠QSR = 38
C) 38 is your answer.
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