In a right triangle, the measures of the two smaller angles are (3x+6) and (2x-1). Find the measure of the smallest angle in the triangle. A. 17 B. 33 C. 57 D. 90

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Keaton Andersen

22 December, 20:06

In a right triangle, the measures of the two smaller angles are (3x+6) and (2x-1). Find the measure of the smallest angle in the triangle. A. 17 B. 33 C. 57 D. 90

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Marisol · Answer 1

A it would be 17 the smallest number

Donavan Flowers · Answer 2

17

as in right angle one has to be 90 degree others sum should be equal to 90

so if 3x+6 and 2x-1 are smaller angle their sum should add up to 90

3x+6+2x-1=90

x=17

answer is 2x-1 is smallest=33°