A 180° angle (straight line) is formed by two adjacent angles. One angle has a measure of (2x+3)° and the other has a measure of (x−6)° . What are the measures of the two angles that make up the straight line?(1 point)

Responses

121° and 59°
121 degrees and 59 degrees

186° and 88°
186 degrees and 88 degrees

125° and 55°
125 degrees and 55 degrees

129° and 51°
129 degrees and 51 degrees

1 answer

To find the measures of the two adjacent angles that make up the straight line, we start with the equation given:

\[ (2x + 3) + (x - 6) = 180° \]

Now, combine like terms:

\[ 2x + 3 + x - 6 = 180° \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 3x - 3 = 180° \]

Next, add 3 to both sides:

\[ 3x = 183° \]

Now, divide by 3:

\[ x = 61° \]

Now that we have the value of \( x \), we can find the measures of the two angles:

  1. First angle: \[ 2x + 3 = 2(61) + 3 = 122 + 3 = 125° \]

  2. Second angle: \[ x - 6 = 61 - 6 = 55° \]

Thus, the measures of the two angles are \( 125° \) and \( 55° \).

The correct response is: 125° and 55°.