In △ABC


A
B
C
, m∠A=63°
m

A
=
63
°
and m∠C=99°
m

C
=
99
°
. What is the measure of angle B
B
?

1 answer

To find the measure of angle \( B \) in triangle \( \triangle ABC \), we can use the fact that the sum of the angles in a triangle is always \( 180^\circ \). This means:

\[ m\angle A + m\angle B + m\angle C = 180^\circ \]

We know that:

  • \( m\angle A = 63^\circ \)
  • \( m\angle C = 99^\circ \)

Substituting the known values into the equation, we have:

\[ 63^\circ + m\angle B + 99^\circ = 180^\circ \]

Now, combine \( 63^\circ \) and \( 99^\circ \):

\[ 162^\circ + m\angle B = 180^\circ \]

Next, subtract \( 162^\circ \) from both sides to isolate \( m\angle B \):

\[ m\angle B = 180^\circ - 162^\circ = 18^\circ \]

Thus, the measure of angle \( B \) is:

\[ \boxed{18^\circ} \]