Q. In △MNO,MO is extended through point O to point P,m∠MNO=(2x+17)∘, m∠OMN=(3x+18)∘, and m∠NOP=(8x−13)∘. Find m∠MNO.Answer:
Understand Angles Relationship: Understand the relationship between the angles in the problem.In triangle MNO, the sum of the interior angles is 180 degrees. The exterior angle NOP is equal to the sum of the two non-adjacent interior angles (MNO and OMN).
Set Up Equation: Set up the equation based on the angle sum property.m/_MNO+m/_OMN+m/_NOP=180 degrees (interior angles of a triangle)(2x+17)+(3x+18)+(8x−13)=180
Combine Terms and Solve: Combine like terms and solve for x.2x+3x+8x+17+18−13=18013x+22=180
Subtract to Find x: Subtract 22 from both sides of the equation.13x=180−2213x=158
Divide to Find x: Divide both sides by 13 to find the value of x.x=13158x=12.1538461538 (This is an approximation; we will use the exact value for further calculations.)
Substitute x into Expression: Substitute the value of x back into the expression for m/_MNO. m/_MNO=2x+17 m/_MNO=2(12.1538461538)+17 m/_MNO=24.3076923077+17 m/_MNO=41.3076923077 (This is an approximation; we will round to the nearest whole number.)
Round to Nearest Whole Number: Round the value of m/MNO to the nearest whole number.m/MNO≈41 degrees
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