SOLUTION: ∠P and ∠Q are supplementary angles. If m∠P = 2x + 3 and m∠Q = 3x – 8, what is the measure of ∠P?

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Question 853836: ∠P and ∠Q are supplementary angles. If m∠P = 2x + 3 and m∠Q = 3x – 8, what is the measure of ∠P?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 3 + 3x – 8=180
5x-5=180
5x=185
x=37
2x + 3 =74+3=77degrees for ∠P
3x – 8 =111-8=108 degrees for ∠Q

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