Angles j

and k
are supplementary angles. What is m∠k
if m∠j=34°
?

1 answer

Supplementary angles are two angles whose measures add up to \(180^\circ\).

Given that \(m\angle j = 34^\circ\), we can find \(m\angle k\) using the formula for supplementary angles:

\[ m\angle j + m\angle k = 180^\circ \]

Substituting the value of \(m\angle j\):

\[ 34^\circ + m\angle k = 180^\circ \]

To find \(m\angle k\), subtract \(34^\circ\) from \(180^\circ\):

\[ m\angle k = 180^\circ - 34^\circ = 146^\circ \]

Thus, \(m\angle k = 146^\circ\).