Question

Two angles forming a linear pair are 2x + 5° and 3x + 5°. Find their measures.​

Answer 1

Answer:

sum of angles of a linear pair sum 180°

hence,

2x+5+3x+5=180°

5x+10=180°

5x=180-10

5x=170°

x=170/5=34°

hence, the angles are:

2(34)+5=73°

and

3(34)+5=107°