Two angles, ∠1 and ∠2 , in a diagram are supplementary. If m∠1=77° , what equation can you write to solve for m∠2 ? Let m∠2=x

x°=77°
x°+77°=90°
x°+77°=180°
x°=90°−77

1 answer

Since angles ∠1 and ∠2 are supplementary, their measures add up to 180°. Given that \( m∠1 = 77° \) and letting \( m∠2 = x \), we can set up the equation:

\[ x + 77° = 180° \]

To solve for \( x \), you can subtract 77° from both sides of the equation:

\[ x = 180° - 77° \]

Now, you can calculate the value:

\[ x = 103° \]

Thus, the equation you would write to solve for \( m∠2 \) is:

\[ x + 77° = 180° \]