Two angles are supplementary. They have the following measures: m∠QRS=(x+16)°

and m∠SRT=(3x)°
. What is the measure of ∠SRT
?(1 point)
m∠SRT=__°

1 answer

Two angles are supplementary if their measures add up to \(180^\circ\). Given the measures of the angles:

\[ m∠QRS = (x + 16)^\circ \]

\[ m∠SRT = (3x)^\circ \]

We can set up the equation for supplementary angles:

\[ (x + 16) + (3x) = 180 \]

Combining like terms:

\[ x + 16 + 3x = 180 \]

\[ 4x + 16 = 180 \]

Now, subtract 16 from both sides:

\[ 4x = 180 - 16 \]

\[ 4x = 164 \]

Next, divide both sides by 4:

\[ x = \frac{164}{4} \]

\[ x = 41 \]

Now we can find the measure of \(m∠SRT\):

\[ m∠SRT = 3x = 3(41) = 123^\circ \]

Therefore, the measure of \(∠SRT\) is

\[ \boxed{123^\circ} \]