Together, the measures of ∠B

, ∠C
, and ∠D
equal 180°
. The angles have the following measures: m∠B=25°
, m∠C=(3x)°
, and m∠D=(3x+5)°
. What are the measures of ∠C
and ∠D
?(1 point)
m∠C=
°

m∠D=
°

1 answer

We know that the measures of angles B, C, and D together equal 180°.

Given:

  • \( m \angle B = 25° \)
  • \( m \angle C = 3x \)
  • \( m \angle D = 3x + 5° \)

We can set up the equation:

\[ m \angle B + m \angle C + m \angle D = 180° \]

Substituting the values we have:

\[ 25° + 3x + (3x + 5°) = 180° \]

Simplifying this, we combine like terms:

\[ 25° + 3x + 3x + 5° = 180° \] \[ 25° + 5° + 6x = 180° \] \[ 30° + 6x = 180° \]

Next, we isolate the term with \( x \):

\[ 6x = 180° - 30° \] \[ 6x = 150° \]

Now, we can solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{150°}{6} = 25° \]

Now that we have the value of \( x \), we can find the measures of angles C and D:

\[ m \angle C = 3x = 3(25°) = 75° \] \[ m \angle D = 3x + 5 = 3(25°) + 5° = 75° + 5° = 80° \]

Thus, the measures of the angles are:

\[ m \angle C = 75° \] \[ m \angle D = 80° \]

In conclusion:

  • \( m \angle C = 75° \)
  • \( m \angle D = 80° \)