two angles are supplementary. They have the following measures: m<QRS = ( x + 16 ) and m<SRT = ( 3x ). What is the measure of <SRT?

m<SRT = ___

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Two angles are supplementary if the sum of their measures equals 180 degrees.

Given:

  • \( m<QRS = x + 16 \)
  • \( m<SRT = 3x \)

Since they are supplementary, we can set up the equation:

\[ m<QRS + m<SRT = 180 \]

Substituting the expressions for the angles:

\[ (x + 16) + (3x) = 180 \]

Combining like terms:

\[ 4x + 16 = 180 \]

Now, subtract 16 from both sides:

\[ 4x = 180 - 16 \] \[ 4x = 164 \]

Next, divide by 4:

\[ x = \frac{164}{4} = 41 \]

Now that we have the value of \( x \), we can find \( m<SRT \):

\[ m<SRT = 3x = 3(41) = 123 \]

Therefore, the measure of \( <SRT \) is:

\[ \boxed{123} \]