Question

What are RQS and TQS?

Answer 1

Answer:

m∠RQS = 72°

m∠TQS = 83°

Step-by-step explanation:

m∠RQS +m ∠TQS = m∠RQT

The two angles combine to make a larger angle

So

m∠RQS = (4x - 20)

m∠TQS = (3x + 14)

(4x - 20) + (3x + 14) = 155

Group the Xs and the constants

4x + 3x - 20 + 14 = 155

Combine like terms

7x - 6 = 155

Add 6 to both sides

7x = 161

Divide by 7 on both sides

x = 23

Check:

4(23) - 20 + 3(23) + 14 = 155

92 - 20 + 69 + 14 = 155

155 = 155

But we need to find m∠RQS and m∠TQS. So plug in x = 23 to the values.

m∠RQS = 4(23) - 20 = 72°

m∠TQS = 3(23) + 14 = 83°

Checking:

72 + 83 = 155