To solve for , we need to isolate it on one side of the equation.
The most important part of this is knowing that whatever we do to one side of the equation, we must also do to the other.
Subtract 32 from both sides of the equation.
Divide both sides of the equation by .
Correct Question: If m∠JKM = 43, m∠MKL = (8x - 20), and m∠JKL = (10x - 11), find each measure.
1. x = ?
2. m∠MKL = ?
3. m∠JKL = ?
Answer/Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
m<JKM = 43,
m<MKL = (8x - 20),
m<JKL = (10x - 11).
Required:
1. Value of x
2. m<MKL
3. m<JKL
Solution:
1. Value of x:
m<JKL = m<MKL + m<JKM (angle addition postulate)
Therefore:
Solve for x
Subtract 8x from both sides
Add 11 to both sides
Divide both sides by 2
2. m<MKL = 8x - 20
Plug in the value of x
m<MKL = 8(17) - 20 = 136 - 20 = 116°
3. m<JKL = 10x - 11
m<JKL = 10(17) - 11 = 170 - 11 = 159°
