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QuestionFind the measure of 2\angle 2 given that m1=(2x+29)\mathrm{m} \angle 1=(2 x+29)^{\circ} and m2=(3x17)\mathrm{m} \angle 2=(3 x-17)^{\circ}, where they are vertical angles.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. 1\angle1 and \angle are vertical angles. . The measure of 1\angle1 is given by (x+29)(x+29)^\circ.
3. The measure of \angle is given by (3x17)(3x-17)^\circ.
4. Vertical angles are equal in measure.

STEP 2

We know that vertical angles are equal, so we can set the measures of 1\angle1 and 2\angle2 equal to each other and solve for xx.
(2x+29)=(x17)(2x+29)^\circ = (x-17)^\circ

STEP 3

First, we can get rid of the degree symbol since it's the same on both sides.
2x+29=3x172x+29 =3x-17

STEP 4

Next, we can rearrange the equation to isolate xx on one side. We can do this by subtracting 2x2x from both sides.
29=x1729 = x -17

STEP 5

Then, we add 1717 to both sides to solve for xx.
x=29+17x =29 +17

STEP 6

Calculate the value of xx.
x=46x =46

STEP 7

Now that we have the value of xx, we can substitute it into the equation for the measure of 2\angle2 to find its measure.
m2=(3x17)\mathrm{m} \angle2 = (3x -17)^\circm2=(34617)\mathrm{m} \angle2 = (3 \cdot46 -17)^\circ

STEP 8

Calculate the measure of 2\angle2.
m2=(13817)\mathrm{m} \angle2 = (138 -17)^\circm2=121\mathrm{m} \angle2 =121^\circThe measure of 2\angle2 is 121121^\circ.

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