Two angles are supplementary and have measures m∠QRS=(x+40)°

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

25°
25 degrees

70°
70 degrees

180°
180 degrees

110°

1 answer

To find the measure of angle \( \angle QRS \), we start with the information that these angles are supplementary. This means that their measures add up to 180 degrees.

Given:

  • \( m\angle QRS = (x + 40)^\circ \)
  • \( m\angle SRT = x^\circ \)

Setting up the equation for supplementary angles: \[ m\angle QRS + m\angle SRT = 180^\circ \] Substituting the expressions provided: \[ (x + 40) + x = 180 \] Combining like terms: \[ 2x + 40 = 180 \] Subtracting 40 from both sides: \[ 2x = 140 \] Dividing by 2: \[ x = 70 \]

Now we can find the measure of \( \angle QRS \): \[ m\angle QRS = x + 40 = 70 + 40 = 110^\circ \]

Thus, the measure of \( \angle QRS \) is \(\boxed{110^\circ}\).