Question
Two angles <3 and <5 are supplementary to <4. If m<5 is 78 degrees, what is m<3? (A diagram is required, label the diagram)
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Steve
I take this to mean that each of <3 and <5 is supplementary to <4. So,
m<3 + m<4 = 180
m<5 + m<4 = 180
In that case,
78 + m<4 = 180
m<4 = 102
Now, knowing that, w can find m<3:
m<4 + 102 = 180
m<4 = 72
This makes sense, since angles supplementary to a given angle are equal.
m<3 + m<4 = 180
m<5 + m<4 = 180
In that case,
78 + m<4 = 180
m<4 = 102
Now, knowing that, w can find m<3:
m<4 + 102 = 180
m<4 = 72
This makes sense, since angles supplementary to a given angle are equal.