Q. In △LMN,LN is extended through point N to point O,m∠LMN=(x+12)∘, m∠MNO=(5x+10)∘, and m∠NLM=(2x+12)∘. Find m∠MNO.Answer:
Identify Exterior Angle Theorem: To find the measure of angle MNO, we need to use the fact that the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles.So, m∠MNO=m∠LMN+m∠NLM.
Substitute Given Expressions: Substitute the given expressions for m/LMN and m/NLM into the equation.m/MNO=(x+12)+(2x+12).
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms to simplify the equation. _MNOm=x+12+2x+12=3x+24.
Set Up Equation: Now we have an expression for m/MNO in terms of x, but we also have the measure of angle MNO given as (5x+10). Since both expressions represent the same angle, we can set them equal to each other.3x+24=5x+10.
Solve for x: Solve for x by subtracting 3x from both sides of the equation.3x+24−3x=5x+10−3x24=2x+10.
Isolate x Term: Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate the term with x.24−10=2x+10−1014=2x.
Find Value of x: Divide both sides by 2 to solve for x.214=22x7=x.
Calculate Angle MNO: Now that we have the value of x, we can find the measure of angle MNO by substituting x back into the expression for m/MNO. m/MNO=5x+10m/MNO=5(7)+10m/MNO=35+10m/MNO=45.
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