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21 January, 22:56

In a right triangle, if the measures of the other two angles are 2x - 5 and 3x + 10, what are the measures of these two angles?

A. 30° & 60°

B. 29° & 61°

C. 50° & 40°

D. 51° & 39°

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  1. 21 January, 23:06
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    Sum of angles in a triangle = 180

    2x - 5 + 3x + 10 + 90 = 180

    5x + 95 = 180

    5x = 85

    x = 17

    2x - 5 = 2 (17) - 5 = 29

    3x + 10 = 3 (17) + 10 = 61

    Answer: 29 ° and 61° (Answer B)
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