A Triangle has angle measures of 75, 41, and ( 3x + 19 ). Solve for x

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To solve for \( x \) in the triangle with angles measuring \( 75^\circ \), \( 41^\circ \), and \( (3x + 19)^\circ \), we begin by using the property that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always \( 180^\circ \).

Thus, we set up the equation:

\[ 75 + 41 + (3x + 19) = 180 \]

Now, let's simplify the left side of the equation:

\[ 75 + 41 = 116 \]

So the equation becomes:

\[ 116 + (3x + 19) = 180 \]

Combine the constant terms:

\[ 116 + 19 = 135 \]

This reduces our equation to:

\[ 135 + 3x = 180 \]

Next, subtract \( 135 \) from both sides:

\[ 3x = 180 - 135 \] \[ 3x = 45 \]

Now, divide both sides by 3 to solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{45}{3} = 15 \]

Thus, the solution for \( x \) is:

\[ \boxed{15} \]