SOLUTION: If the measure of angle RST is 5x degrees. and the measure of angle UVW is 7x degrees, and angles RST and UVW are supplementary, prove: x = 15

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Question 937861: If the measure of angle RST is 5x degrees. and the measure of angle UVW is 7x degrees, and angles RST and UVW are supplementary, prove: x = 15
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x + 7x = 180
12x = 180
x = 180/12
x = 15
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