Question

m∠TPU = 40° and m∠UPS = (5x + 9)°. If ∠TPU and ∠UPS are supplementary angles, then what is the value of x?

A. 29.8

B. 26.2

C. 8.2

D. 131

Answer 1

Answer: B. 26.2

Supplementary angles = 180°

40 + 5x + 9 = 180

49 + 5x =180

5x = 131

x = 26.2

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