There are angles whose measures add to 180°

. Their measures are: m∠A=67°
, m∠B=(2x+20)°
, and m∠C=x°
. What is the measure of ∠B
?(1 point)
Responses

82°
82 degrees

31°
31 degrees

180°
180 degrees

62°

1 answer

To determine the measure of ∠B, we start by using the information that the sum of angles A, B, and C is 180°. We are given:

  • m∠A = 67°
  • m∠B = (2x + 20)°
  • m∠C = x°

We can set up the equation based on the sum of the angles:

\[ m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180° \]

Substituting in the known values:

\[ 67° + (2x + 20)° + x° = 180° \]

Combining like terms:

\[ 67° + 2x + 20 + x = 180° \]

\[ 67° + 20° = 87° \]

So, we simplify to:

\[ 87° + 3x = 180° \]

Next, we solve for x by subtracting 87° from both sides:

\[ 3x = 180° - 87° \]

\[ 3x = 93° \]

Now, dividing by 3 gives us:

\[ x = 31° \]

Now that we have the value of x, we can find m∠B:

\[ m∠B = 2x + 20° \]

Substituting x = 31°:

\[ m∠B = 2(31) + 20 = 62 + 20 = 82° \]

Thus, the measure of ∠B is:

82°