∠T

and ∠R
are vertical angles. m∠T = 3x+36
and ∠R = 6x−9
. What is the measure of ∠T
?(1 point)
Responses

87
87

15
15

81
81

17

1 answer

Since angles T and R are vertical angles, their measures are equal. Therefore, we can set up the equation:

\[ 3x + 36 = 6x - 9 \]

To solve for x, first, rearrange the equation:

\[ 36 + 9 = 6x - 3x \] \[ 45 = 3x \]

Now, divide both sides by 3:

\[ x = 15 \]

Now that we have the value of x, we can find the measure of angle T:

\[ m∠T = 3x + 36 \] \[ m∠T = 3(15) + 36 \] \[ m∠T = 45 + 36 \] \[ m∠T = 81 \]

Thus, the measure of \(\angle T\) is 81.