Question

Two angles are supplementary with measures m∠QRS=(x+30)°
and m∠SRT=(2x)°
. What is the value of m∠QRS
?(1 point)
Responses

50°
50 degrees

100°
100 degrees

80°
80 degrees

180°

1 answer

To find the measures of the angles \( m∠QRS \) and \( m∠SRT \), we start by using the property that supplementary angles sum to \( 180^\circ \).

Given:

  • \( m∠QRS = (x + 30)^\circ \)
  • \( m∠SRT = (2x)^\circ \)

Since the two angles are supplementary, we can set up the equation:

\[ (x + 30) + (2x) = 180 \]

Combining like terms:

\[ 3x + 30 = 180 \]

Next, we solve for \( x \) by first subtracting \( 30 \) from both sides:

\[ 3x = 150 \]

Now, divide by \( 3 \):

\[ x = 50 \]

Now to find \( m∠QRS \):

\[ m∠QRS = (x + 30) = (50 + 30) = 80^\circ \]

Thus, the value of \( m∠QRS \) is \( 80^\circ \).

The answer is 80°.