SOLUTION: In a triangle gkj, the measure of angle g is is 72 degrees and the measure of angle j is 28 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the measure of angle k.

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Question 1021541: In a triangle gkj, the measure of angle g is is 72 degrees and the measure of angle j is 28 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the measure of angle k.
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In a triangle gkj, the measure of angle g is is 72 degrees and the measure of angle j is 28 degrees. Write and solve an equation to find the measure of angle k.
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72 + 28 + k = 180,  --->

k = 180 - (72 + 28),

k = 80 degrees.