Question

Find the value of x by filling in the blanks in the provided statement- reason solution

Answer 1

Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

m<MNQ = 132°

m<Q = 54°

m<P = 3x

1. m<MNQ = m<P + m<Q

Reason: exterior angle theorem of a triangle

Plug in the values

2. 132° = 3x + 54°

Reason: Substitution

3. x = 26

Reason: Algebra

132 - 54 = 3x (substraction property of equality)

78 = 3x

78/3 = x (division property of equality)

26 = x

x = 26