There are angles whose measures add to 180° . Their measures are: m∠A=67° , m∠B=(2x+20)° , and m∠C=x° . What is the measure of ∠B ?(1 point)

Responses

82°
82 degrees

180°
180 degrees

62°
62 degrees

31°

1 answer

To find the measure of angle B, we can start by setting up the equation based on the information given. The sum of the angles is 180°. We have:

\[ m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180° \]

Substituting the given measures:

\[ 67° + (2x + 20)° + x° = 180° \]

Now, we simplify the equation:

\[ 67 + 2x + 20 + x = 180 \]

Combine like terms:

\[ 87 + 3x = 180 \]

Now, isolate \(3x\):

\[ 3x = 180 - 87 \]

\[ 3x = 93 \]

Now, divide by 3:

\[ x = 31 \]

Now we will substitute \(x\) back into the expression for angle B:

\[ m∠B = 2x + 20 = 2(31) + 20 = 62 + 20 = 82° \]

Thus, the measure of angle B is 82°.