Question

In a right triangle, the measures of the two smaller angles are (3x+6) and (2x - 1)º. Find the measure of the smallest

Answer 1

Answer:

B is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Since there is already a 90 degree angle in the right triangle, the other two angles must add up to 90.

$3x + 6 + 2x - 1 = 90$

$5x + 5 = 90$

$5x = 85$

$x = 17$

Plug 17 into both to find the smaller angle

$3(17) + 6 = 57$

$2(17) - 1 = 33$

$33 < 57$

So 33 is the answer or B