alleryStart learning →A ray stands on a straight line making angles (x + 20)° and (2x - 5)°. What is the larger angle?
A75°
B95°
C115°
D105°
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 105°
The angles add up to 180°, so 3x + 15 = 180 and x = 55. The angles are 75° and 105°, so the larger is 105°.
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